Poly(4-bromostyrene)

polymer

Poly(4-bromostyrene) is a halogenated aromatic polymer synthesized by bromination or direct polymerization of 4-bromostyrene monomers, belonging to the polystyrene family with pendant bromine substituents. This material is primarily used in research and specialty applications where the reactive bromine groups enable post-polymerization chemistry, such as cross-linking, functionalization, and creation of advanced composites or self-assembling structures. Compared to unfunctionalized polystyrene, the bromine substitution provides a versatile handle for polymer modification and is notable in emerging applications requiring controlled surface properties, flame resistance enhancement, or as a precursor for synthesizing more complex polymer architectures.

polymer functionalization researchadvanced composite precursorsflame-retardant polymer systemspost-polymerization chemistryspecialty resins and coatingsmaterials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?ITAR?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

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