75-80-9

Name 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol
CAS 75-80-9
EINECS(EC#) 200-903-1
Molecular Formula C2H3Br3O
MDL Number MFCD00004671
Molecular Weight 282.76
MOL File 75-80-9.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance 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.
Melting point  73-79 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  92-93 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
density  2.5731 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6210 (estimate)
Fp  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
InChI 1S/C2H3Br3O/c3-2(4,5)1-6/h6H,1H2
InChIKey YFDSDPIBEUFTMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES OCC(Br)(Br)Br
Uses
Medicine (basal anesthetic).
CAS DataBase Reference 75-80-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Ethanol, 2,2,2-tribromo-(75-80-9)
EPA Substance Registry System 75-80-9(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P301+P312+P330-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements 
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  KM3675000
F  8-23
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29159080
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion and other routes. Dangerous when heated; see also BROMIDES.
Toxicity
LD50 orally in rats: 1.09 g/kg (Burtner, Lehmann)

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