tetrabromophthalic anhydride

tetrabromophthalic anhydride

[¦te·trə‚brōm·äf′thal·ik an′hī‚drīd] (organic chemistry) C6Br4C2O3 A pale yellow, crystalline solid with a melting point of 280°C; used as a flame retardant for paper, plastics, and textiles.