tetrabromoethane

chemical compound

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Tetrabromoethane refers to either of two isomeric heavy liquid chemical compounds with the formula C₂H₂Br₄. The term "tetrabromo-" indicates that the compound contains four atoms of bromine.12

Specifically, the symmetrical isomer, CHBr₂CHBr₂, is a heavy yellowish liquid. It is primarily used in the separation of minerals and as a solvent.1

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…various dyes and the compounds tetrabromoethane (C₂H₂Br₄) and bromoform (CHBr₃), which are used as liquids in gauges because of their high specific gravity. Until the development of barbiturates in the early 20th century, bromides of potassium, sodium, calcium, strontium
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…various dyes and the compounds tetrabromoethane (C₂H₂Br₄) and bromoform (CHBr₃), which are used as liquids in gauges because of their high specific gravity. Until the development of barbiturates in the early 20th century, bromides of potassium, sodium, calcium, strontium
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