Description

Tetrabromomethane (CBr₄), also known as carbon tetrabromide, is a high-purity brominated organic compound widely utilized in research and industrial applications. This crystalline solid features a molecular weight of 331.63 g/mol and a CAS number of 558-13-4. With its exceptional brominating properties, Tetrabromomethane serves as a critical reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in bromination reactions and as a solvent for spectroscopic studies. Its high density (3.42 g/cm³) and stability under standard conditions make it a reliable choice for laboratory use. Packaged in amber glass bottles to ensure longevity, our product undergoes rigorous QC testing to guarantee ≥98% purity (GC), meeting the stringent demands of pharmaceutical, material science, and analytical chemistry professionals.

Properties

• CAS Number: 558-13-4
• Complexity: 19.1
• IUPAC Name: carbon tetrabromide
• InChI: InChI=1S/CBr4/c2-1(3,4)5
• InChI Key: HJUGFYREWKUQJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: log Kow= 3.42
• Exact Mass: 331.66925
• Molecular Formula: CBr4
• Molecular Weight: 331.63
• SMILES: C(Br)(Br)(Br)Br
• Monoisotopic Mass: 327.67335
• Physical Description: Carbon tetrabromide appears as a colorless crystalline solid. Much more dense than water and insoluble in water. Toxic by ingestion. Vapors are narcotic in high concentration. Used to make other chemicals.
• Color/Form: Colorless, monoclinic tablets
• Odor: Slight odor.
• Boiling Point: 374 °F at 760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 194 °F
• Solubility: 0.02 %
• Density: 3.42 – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Density: 11.4
• Vapor Pressure: 40 mmHg at 205 °F
• Heat of Vaporization: 10,771.4 gcal/gmole
• Ionization Potential: 10.31 eV
• Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.5942 @ 100 °C/D
• Synonyms: Carbon tetrabromide, TETRABROMOMETHANE, 558-13-4, Carbon bromide, Methane tetrabromide, CBr4, Carbon bromide (CBr4), Bromid uhlicity, Tetrabrommethan, Methane, tetrabromide, tetrabromidocarbon, Tetrabromkohlenstoff, Kohlenstofftetrabromid, NSC 6179, HSDB 2032, EINECS 209-189-6, UNII-NLH657095L, BRN 1732799, NLH657095L, NSC-6179, DTXSID8060327, CHEBI:47875, 4-01-00-00085 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), Carboneum Bromatum, DTXCID7041968, 209-189-6, carbon tetrabromide (acgih), Methane, tetrabromo-, Carbontetrabromide, MFCD00000117, Bromid uhlicity [Czech], UN2516, perbromomethane, carbon-bromide, tetrabromocarbon, tetrabromometliane, tetra-bromomethane, tetrabromo methane, tetrabromo-methane, Tetra bromo methane, carbon tetra-bromide, Carbon tetra bromide, WLN: EXEEE, tetrakis(bromanyl)methane, SCHEMBL16859, TETRABROMOMETHANE [HSDB], NSC6179, SBB061267, AKOS009107208, FC32087, UN 2516, Tetrabromomethane, ReagentPlus(R), 99%, BP-14002, Carbon tetrabromide [UN2516] [Poison], Tetrabromomethane, purum, >=97.0% (GC), NS00021214, ST51047302, T0038, E78846, A830822, Q423556, F1905-7234, Carbon tetrabromide, 98% (dry wt.), may cont. up to ca 6% water

Application

Tetrabromomethane is extensively employed as a brominating agent in the synthesis of bromo-organic compounds. It finds utility in polymer chemistry as a flame retardant additive due to its high bromine content. Researchers also utilize CBr₄ as a dense solvent for NMR spectroscopy and as a precursor for organometallic catalysts. In material science, it serves as an intermediate for producing specialty chemicals with tailored optical properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
• H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
• H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
• H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
• H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute toxicity – Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure – Category 1 , Category 2 , Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure – Category 1 , Category 2

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