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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C6H3Br3O
Molecular Weight 330.799
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of 2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOL

SMILES

OC1=C(Br)C=C(Br)C=C1Br

InChI

InChIKey=BSWWXRFVMJHFBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H3Br3O/c7-3-1-4(8)6(10)5(9)2-3/h1-2,10H

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C6H3Br3O
Molecular Weight 330.799
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

The substance 2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP) is used as a flame retardant in electronic and electric devices, and is a replacement for pentachlorophenol in wood preservation. TBP is a contaminant in different environmental matrices, at levels where treatment is required. 2,4,6-Tribromophenol (bismuth tribromophenate) has been used individually and in combination to control microbial growth in burn wounds and on healing meshed skin graft.

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
24.0 µM [IC50]
8.3 µM [IC50]
0.0048 µM [IC50]

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Xeroform Petrolatum Wound Dressing
Primary
Xeroform Petrolatum Wound Dressing

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Xeroform Petrolatum Wound Dressing is a sterile, fine mesh gauze impregnated with a blend of 3% 2,4,6-TRIBROMOPHENOL (Bismuth Tribromophenate) and USP Petrolatum 1. Irrigate / Cleanse wound with sterile saline solution or sterile water. Gently dry surrounding skin. 2. Peel open pouch and remove Xeroform Petrolatum Wound Dressing from package. 3. Place dressing directly over wound. 4. Cover with appropriate cover / secondary dressing. 5. Change dressing per physician instructions. Recommended for daily dressing change to maintain a moist, non-adherent environment.
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
2,4,6-tribromophenol showed a dose-dependent effect on fertilization rates of P. miliaris and significantly inhibited fertilization at 1 uM.
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
YS6K3EU393
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version