1,1,1-tribromo-2-methylpropan-2-ol Property

Melting point:

167-176° (Aldrich); mp 169° (Viehe)

Boiling point:

254.2±35.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

2.1779 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5580 (estimate)

pka

13.55±0.29(Predicted)

EPA Substance Registry System

Brometone (76-08-4)

Safety

Hazardous Substances Data

76-08-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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

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.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

1,1,1-tribromo-2-methylpropan-2-ol Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Fine,white crystals. Soluble in water, methanol, ether. Combustible.

Uses

As modifier in polymerization of vinyl chloride, Seymour, US 2716112 (1955 to U.S. Rubber).