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1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Density 2.967
Boiling Point 118°C to 120°C (15 mmHg)
Refractive Index 1.637
Quantity 1000 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

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Product Identifier
  • 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 2
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H330-Fatal if inhaled.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane

RUO – Research Use Only

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