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

36.98 € - 347.73 €

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
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Description

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.
Specifications

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
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%
2.967
C2H2Br4
MFCD00000133
14,9185
Immiscible with water.
BrC(Br)C(Br)Br
345.65
345.67
1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane
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Safety and Handling

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

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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