2,2,2-Tribromoethanol

Synonym(s):Tribromoethyl alcohol

CAS NO.：75-80-9
Empirical Formula: C2H3Br3O
Molecular Weight: 282.76
MDL number: MFCD00004671
EINECS: 200-903-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:08:57

What is 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol?

Chemical properties

White crystals or powder; slight aromatic odor and taste. Unstable in air and light. Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, and amylene hydrate; aqueous and alcoholic solutions decompose on exposure to light. Combustible.

The Uses of 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol

2,2,2-Tribromoethanol is utilized in organic synthesis of beta-amino alcohols. The pharmaceutical preparation of tribromoethanol serves as an anesthetic in medicine.

The Uses of 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol

Medicine (basal anesthetic).

The Uses of 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol

2,2,2-Tribromoethanol can be used as a functional initiator for the introduction of α-hydroxyl groups to poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(n-butyl acrylate).

What are the applications of Application

2,2,2-Tribromoethanol is an organic compound used to anesthetize mice

Definition

ChEBI: Tribromoethanol is an organobromine compound and an alcohol.

General Description

2,2,2-Tribromoethanol is generally used as an anesthetic drug for rodents.

Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion and other routes. Dangerous when heated; see also BROMIDES.

Properties of 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol

Melting point:	73-79 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	92-93 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	2.5731 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.6210 (estimate)
Flash point:	92-93°C/10mm
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	powder to crystal
pka	13.41±0.10(Predicted)
color	Crystals, needles, or prisms
Odor	ethereal odor
Water Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene and warmpetroleum ether. Partially soluble in water.
Sensitive	Light Sensitive
BRN	1733249
CAS DataBase Reference	75-80-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Ethanol, 2,2,2-tribromo-(75-80-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethanol, 2,2,2-tribromo- (75-80-9)

Safety information for 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.