Uses
Tellurium diethyldithiocarbamate (CAS# 20941-65-5) is an organometallic compound used in the synthesis of fusiform-shaped Te-Au hybrids for efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of isopropanol.
General Description
Orange-yellow to bright yellow fluffy powder.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Ethyl tellurac is sensitive to prolonged exposure to light.
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition Ethyl tellurac emits very toxic fumes.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for Ethyl tellurac are not available; however, Ethyl tellurac is probably combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Questionable
carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic
data. When heated to decomposition it
emits very toxic fumes of NOx, SOx, and Te.
See also TELLURIUM COMPOUNDS and
CARBAMATES.