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  <creation_date>2016-05-19 02:44:47 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-08-18 19:30:49 UTC</update_date>
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  <common_name>1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane belongs to the organobromides, a class of organohalogen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 641.70 g/mol, 1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane is a heavy molecule. Industrially, it serves as a flame retardant (PMC4676947) and a brominated flame retardant (PMC5866835).

This compound is used in expanded polystyrene, low-density polyethylene, and high-density polyethylene. It is present in polyurethane, polyamide, polystyrene, high impact polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ethylene-vinyl acetate, and poly(methyl methacrylate). Its presence is inconclusive in polycarbonate, polyacrylonitrile, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride.

1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecane is released from 15 recorded sources. These include food contact materials, indoor air, and drinking water. Within the building and construction sector, it is found in roofs, ceilings, and sunshades awnings or outside screens. It is also found in electrical and electronic equipment, including communication cables or conductors, antennas, electric switches, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, and emergency protective devices, among three other sources. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.</description>
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    <type>Human Neurotoxin</type>
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    <synonym>1,2,5,6,9,10-Hexabromocyclododecan</synonym>
    <synonym>Cyclododecane, 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromo-</synonym>
    <synonym>Hexabromocyclodecane</synonym>
  </synonyms>
  <chemical_formula>C12H18Br6</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>641.7</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>635.650879</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
  <iupac_name>1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclododecane</iupac_name>
  <traditional_iupac>hexabromocyclododecane</traditional_iupac>
  <cas_registry_number>3194-55-6</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>BrC1CCC(Br)C(Br)CCC(Br)C(Br)CCC1Br</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C12H18Br6/c13-7-1-2-8(14)10(16)5-6-12(18)11(17)4-3-9(7)15/h7-12H,1-6H2</inchi>
  <inchikey>DEIGXXQKDWULML-UHFFFAOYSA-N</inchikey>
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    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Organohalogen compounds</super_class>
    <class>Organobromides</class>
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    <direct_parent>Organobromides</direct_parent>
    <alternate_parents>
      <alternative_parent>Alkyl bromides</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Hydrocarbon derivatives</alternative_parent>
    </alternate_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>Aliphatic homomonocyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Alkyl bromide</substituent>
      <substituent>Alkyl halide</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Organobromide</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aliphatic homomonocyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
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  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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