| abstract |
The invention relates to compounds of the formula Ar(—CH2C6Br5)y, wherein Ar indicates a structure comprising one or more six-membered aromatic ring(s) and —CH 2 C 6 Br 5 indicates a pentabromobenzyl group, characterized in that at least one carbon atom of said six-membered aromatic ring(s) is bonded to the benzylic carbon of said —CH 2 C 6 Br 5 group, wherein y, which indicates the number of the —CH 2 C 6 Br 5 groups in said compound, is not less than 1. Processes for preparing the compounds and their use as flame retardants are also disclosed. |