Tetrabromoethane

Tetrabromoethane
Ball and stick model of tetrabromoethane	Spacefill model of tetrabromoethane
Names
	IUPAC name 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane
	Other names Acetylene tetrabromide; Muthmann's liquid[citation needed]; Tetrabromoacetylene; Symmetrical tetrabromoethane;
Identifiers
CAS Number	79-27-6 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
Abbreviations	TBE
Beilstein Reference	1098321
ChemSpider	6339 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.001.083
EC Number	201-191-5;
MeSH	1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane
PubChem CID	6588;
RTECS number	KI8225000;
UN number	2504
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID1026083 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C2H2Br4/c3-1(4)2(5)6/h1-2H Key: QXSZNDIIPUOQMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N ;
	SMILES BrC(Br)C(Br)Br;
Properties
Chemical formula	C2H2Br4
Molar mass	345.654 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Density	2.967 g mL−1
Melting point	−1.0 °C; 30.3 °F; 272.2 K
Boiling point	243.6 °C; 470.4 °F; 516.7 K
Solubility in water	630 mg L−1 (at 20 °C)
Vapor pressure	10 Pa (at 20 °C)
Refractive index (nD)	1.637
Thermochemistry
Heat capacity (C)	165.7 J K−1 mol−1
Hazards
	GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H319, H330, H412
Precautionary statements	P260, P273, P284, P305+P351+P338, P310
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	3 1 1
Flash point	97 °C (207 °F; 370 K)
Autoignition; temperature	335 °C (635 °F; 608 K)
	Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)	1.2 g kg−1 (oral, rat); 5.25 g kg−1 (dermal, rat); 0.4 g/kg (oral, guinea pig); 0.4 g/kg (oral, rabbit); 0.269 g/kg (oral, mouse);
LC50 (median concentration)	38 ppm (rat, 4 hr)
	NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)	TWA 1 ppm (14 mg/m3)
REL (Recommended)	None established
IDLH (Immediate danger)	8 ppm
Safety data sheet (SDS)	hells-confetti.com
Related compounds
Related alkanes	Dibromomethane; Bromoform; Tetrabromomethane; 1,1-Dibromoethane; 1,2-Dibromoethane; 1,2-Dibromopropane; 1,3-Dibromopropane; 1,2,3-Tribromopropane;
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Tetrabromoethane (TBE) is a halogenated hydrocarbon, chemical formula C₂H₂Br₄. Although three bromine atoms may bind to one of the carbon atoms creating 1,1,1,2-tetrabromoethane this is not thermodynamically favorable, so in practice tetrabromoethane is equal to 1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane, where each carbon atom binds two bromine atoms.

It has an unusually high density for an organic compound, near 3 g/mL, due largely to the four bromine atoms.^[4] TBE is a liquid at room temperature, and is used to separate mineral ores from its supporting rock by means of preferential flotation. Sand, limestone, dolomite, and other types of rock material will float on TBE, while minerals such as sphalerite, galena and pyrite will sink. A related compound, bromoform, is also sometimes used in these applications, however, TBE is more practical because of its wider liquid range and lower vapor pressure.^[4] Acute TBE poisoning has been known to occur.^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0009". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
^ "1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 26 March 2005. Identifiction. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Acetylene tetrabromide". Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
^ ^a ^b Organic based heavy liquids, heavyliquids.com
^ A B van Haaften (1969). "Acute tetrabromoethane (acetylene tetrabromide) intoxication in man". American Industrial Hygiene Association. 30 (3): 251–256. doi:10.1080/0002889698506042.

[NIOSH-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0009". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

[2] "1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 26 March 2005. Identifiction. Retrieved 20 June 2012.

[IDLH-3] "Acetylene tetrabromide". Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

[heavyliquids-4] Organic based heavy liquids, heavyliquids.com

[5] A B van Haaften (1969). "Acute tetrabromoethane (acetylene tetrabromide) intoxication in man". American Industrial Hygiene Association. 30 (3): 251–256. doi:10.1080/0002889698506042.

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