Formation of 2′-hydroxy-2,3′,4,5′-tetrabromodipheyl ether (2′-HO-BDE68) from 2,4-dibromophenol in aqueous solution under simulated sunlight irradiation
Highlights ► 2′-HO-BDE68 can be generated from bromophenol through photochemical approaches. ► 2′-HO-BDE68 formation depends on bromophenol concentration, pH and light intensity. ► Iron and fulvic acid influence significantly the generation of 2′-HO-BDE68.