CAS 22612-89-1

Tetrabromoacetone

Description:

Tetrabromoacetone is a chemical compound characterized by its molecular formula C3Br4O. It is a halogenated ketone, specifically an acetone derivative where all four hydrogen atoms are replaced by bromine atoms. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is known for its high density and low volatility. Tetrabromoacetone is notable for its reactivity, particularly due to the presence of bromine atoms, which can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions. It is often used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of other brominated compounds. Additionally, tetrabromoacetone exhibits properties such as being a potential flame retardant due to the presence of bromine, which is known for its ability to inhibit combustion. However, safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks, including toxicity and environmental hazards. Proper storage and disposal methods should be followed to mitigate any potential risks associated with its use.

Formula: C₃H₂Br₄O

InChI: InChI=1/C3H2Br4O/c4-2(5)1(8)3(6)7/h2-3H

SMILES: C(=O)(C(Br)Br)C(Br)Br

Synonyms:

• 1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone
• 1,1,3,3-Tetrabromopropan-2-One
• 1,1,3,3-TETRABROMO-2-PROPANONE
• alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-Tetrabromoacetone
• Tetrabromoacetone
• 1,1,3,3-TETRABROMOACETONE 95+%
• 1,1,3,3-Tetrabromopropanone

1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone

CAS: 22612-89-1

Formula: C₃H₂Br₄O

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 373.66

Ref: 3B-T1026

1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone

CAS: 22612-89-1

Formula: C₃H₂Br₄O

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 373.6634

Ref: IN-DA0032JG

1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone

CAS: 22612-89-1

1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone

Purity: >98.0%

Molecular weight: 373.66g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1027026

1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone

CAS: 22612-89-1

Purity: 95.0%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline Powder

Molecular weight: 373.66400146484375

Ref: 10-F386804

1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone

Controlled Product

CAS: 22612-89-1

Stability Temperature Sensitive
Applications 1,1,3,3-Tetrabromoacetone is an intermediate in the synthesis of 3-Chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone-13C5, which is an isotope labelled Mutagen X (MX) is a chlorinated furanone that accounts for more of the mutagenic activity of drinking water than any other disinfection byproduct. DNA damages provoked by the six mutagens (furylframide, MX, 4-nitroquinoline N-oxide, sodium azide, 1-nitropyrene, and captan) used in the present study have been known to subject to the nucleotide excision repair system.
References Hakulinen, P., et al.: Toxicol. Lett., 151, 439 (2004), Richardson, S., et al.: Mutat. Res., 636, 178 (2007), Kim, J., et al.: Environ. Toxicol., 23, 319 (2008),

Formula: C₃H₂Br₄O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 373.663

Ref: TR-T291190