1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane, 97%

Description

CAS: 79-27-6 | C2H2Br4 | 345.65 g/mol

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminum, magnesium, alkali metals and zinc.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-27-6
• 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

• Density: 2.967
• Boiling Point: 118°C to 120°C (15 mmHg)
• Refractive Index: 1.637
• Quantity: 50 mL
• UN Number: UN2504
• Merck Index: 14,9185
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 345.67
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319-H330
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H330-H319 Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P271-P284-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TETRABROMOETHANE
EINECSNumber	201-191-5
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only