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.
2,2,2-Tribromoethanol can be used as a functional initiator for the introduction of α-hydroxyl groups to poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(n-butyl acrylate).
Medicine (basal anesthetic).
2,2,2-Tribromoethanol is utilized in organic synthesis of beta-amino alcohols. The pharmaceutical preparation of tribromoethanol serves as an anesthetic in medicine.
ChEBI: Tribromoethanol is an organobromine compound and an alcohol.
2,2,2-Tribromoethanol is generally used as an anesthetic drug for rodents.
Poison by intravenous
and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic
by ingestion and other routes. Dangerous
when heated; see also BROMIDES.
