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

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12943.AD

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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.

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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.
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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 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

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