2,2,2-Tribromoethanol Property

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

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

KM3675000

F 

8-23

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29159080

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 1.09 g/kg (Burtner, Lehmann)

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

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.

2,2,2-Tribromoethanol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

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.

Uses

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

Uses

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).

Uses

Medicine (basal anesthetic).

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.