TETRABROMOPHENOLPHTHALEIN ETHYL ESTER POTASSIUM SALT Property

Melting point:

210 °C (dec.)(lit.)

storage temp. 

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

solubility 

Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Crystalline Powder or Granules

color 

Blue to blue-black

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water.

BRN 

3848263

Stability:

Hygroscopic

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzoic acid, 2-[(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)(3,5-dibromo-4-oxo-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methyl]-, ethyl ester, potassium salt (62637-91-6)

Safety

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29189900

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

TETRABROMOPHENOLPHTHALEIN ETHYL ESTER POTASSIUM SALT Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

blue to blue-black crystalline powder or granules

Uses

TBPE (Tetrabromophenolphthalein Ethyl Ester Potassium Salt) is a sensitive spectrophotometric reagent for amines, quaternary ammonium salts and other cations. TBPE has been incorporated into colour-changing test strips for lead(II), and has been used in testing for ethoxylated nonionic surfactants.