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1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane

purum p.a., for separation (of mineral compounds), ≥98.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Acetylene tetrabromide, Muthmanns liquid, TBE

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Linear Formula:
Br2CHCHBr2
CAS Number:
79-27-6
Molecular Weight:
345.65
Beilstein:
1098321
EC Number:
201-191-5
MDL number:
MFCD00000133
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
329769487
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

for separation (of mineral compounds)
purum p.a.

Quality Level

100

vapor density

11.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

635 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.637 (lit.)
n20/D 1.637

bp

119 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−1-1 °C (lit.)

density

2.967 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

BrC(Br)C(Br)Br

InChI

1S/C2H2Br4/c3-1(4)2(5)6/h1-2H

InChI key

QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane (TBA) is a heavy liquid used for the density separation of minerals. The mixture of TBA, toluene, and tetrachloroethylene can be used for gravity separation.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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