2 4 6 Tribomophenol

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Experiment 11

2,4,6-Tribromophenol

NAME:______________________________

DATA and RESULTS

Color of the crystals


Weight of 2,4,6-tribromophenol
Number of moles of 2,4,6-tribromophenol
% yield
Melting point of 2,4,6-tribromophenol

Write the equation for the synthesis of 2,4,6-tribromophenol:

QUESTIONS:

1. Research for the properties of 2, 4,6-tribromophenol:

Color and appearance White needles or prisms


taste Intense-shrimp like flavor
Solubility in water Slightly soluble
Solubility in organic solvents soluble
Melting point 95.50C
Boiling point 2440C

2. Enumerate uses of 2,4,6-tribromophenol


- Fungicide, wood preservative, intermediate in the preparation of flame retardants,
marine metabolite

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