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1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane, 97%
CAS: 79-27-6 | C2H2Br4 | 345.65 g/mol
$76.59 - $719.44
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 79-27-6 |
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Molecular Formula | C2H2Br4 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 345.65 |
MDL Number | MFCD00000133 |
InChI Key | QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | acetylene tetrabromide, muthmann's liquid, ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromo, tetrabromoacetylene, sym-tetrabromoethane, s-tetrabromoethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromaethan, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoetano, tbe, unii-v00gkc584o |
PubChem CID | 6588 |
IUPAC Name | 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane |
SMILES | BrC(Br)C(Br)Br |
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Description
1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane is useful for the separation of minerals from supporting rock. It is used as a solvent for fats, greases, oils and waxes. It acts as a mercury substitute in the production of gauges and balancing equipment. It finds application as a floating agent used in processing and separation of mineral oils. Further, it is used as refractive index liquid in microscopy. In addition to this, it is also employed as a flame-retardant additive for polystyrenes, polyurethanes and polyolefins.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane is useful for the separation of minerals from supporting rock. It is used as a solvent for fats, greases, oils and waxes. It acts as a mercury substitute in the production of gauges and balancing equipment. It finds application as a floating agent used in processing and separation of mineral oils. Further, it is used as refractive index liquid in microscopy. In addition to this, it is also employed as a flame-retardant additive for polystyrenes, polyurethanes and polyolefins.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminum, magnesium, alkali metals and zinc.
Chemical Identifiers
79-27-6 | |
345.65 | |
QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6588 | |
BrC(Br)C(Br)Br |
C2H2Br4 | |
MFCD00000133 | |
acetylene tetrabromide, muthmann's liquid, ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromo, tetrabromoacetylene, sym-tetrabromoethane, s-tetrabromoethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromaethan, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoetano, tbe, unii-v00gkc584o | |
1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane |
Specifications
79-27-6 | |
118°C to 120°C (15 mmHg) | |
1.637 | |
50 mL | |
14,9185 | |
Immiscible with water. | |
BrC(Br)C(Br)Br | |
345.65 | |
345.67 | |
1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane |
2.967 | |
C2H2Br4 | |
MFCD00000133 | |
UN2504 | |
acetylene tetrabromide, muthmann's liquid, ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromo, tetrabromoacetylene, sym-tetrabromoethane, s-tetrabromoethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromaethan, 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoetano, tbe, unii-v00gkc584o | |
QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane | |
6588 | |
97% |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H330-H319
Fatal if inhaled.
Causes serious eye irritation.
P260-P271-P284-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P501c
H319-H330
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TETRABROMOETHANE
EINECSNumber : 201-191-5
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only