Silicon(IV) bromide

Description

CAS: 7789-66-4 | Br4Si | 347.701 g/mol

Silicon(IV) bromide is used to grow thin films of silicon by the chemical vapor deposition method. It is also used for ceramics, sealants and the production of many cutting tools.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-66-4
• Molecular Formula: Br4Si
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 347.701
• MDL Number: MFCD00049530
• InChI Key: AIFMYMZGQVTROK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: silicon iv bromide, silicon tetrabromide, silane, tetrabromo, sibr4, unii-8gac9ywl42, 8gac9ywl42, silicon bromide, acmc-20ajqj
• PubChem CID: 82247
• IUPAC Name: tetrabromosilane
• SMILES: [Si](Br)(Br)(Br)Br

• Boiling Point: 154°C
• Melting Point: 5°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3264
• Merck Index: 14,8499
• Formula Weight: 347.72
• Odor: Stench
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.800 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Silicon(IV) bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	232-182-4
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only