Carbon tetrabromide
TL;DR: Carbon tetrabromide (CAS 558-13-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula CBr4 and molecular weight 327.67334 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
tetrabromomethane
Also Known As: Carbon tetrabromide, TETRABROMOMETHANE, Methane, tetrabromo-, Carbon bromide, Methane tetrabromide
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | CBr4 |
| Molecular Weight | 327.67334 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 331.66925 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 19.0 |
| Melting Point | 194 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 374 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 3.42 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 40 mmHg at 205 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.5942 @ 100 °C/D (alpha) |
| Solubility | 0.02 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | C(Br)(Br)(Br)Br |
| InChIKey | HJUGFYREWKUQJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Carbon tetrabromide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Carbon tetrabromide (CAS 558-13-4) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula CBr4 and a molecular weight of 327.67 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 3.42 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 0.02 % (NIOSH, 2024). Synonyms include Carbon tetrabromide and TETRABROMOMETHANE.
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Chemical Property Profile of Carbon tetrabromide
Property Insights of Carbon tetrabromide
The XLogP value of 3.4 indicates that Carbon tetrabromide is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Carbon tetrabromide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Carbon tetrabromide has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Carbon tetrabromide?
The CAS number of Carbon tetrabromide is 558-13-4.
What is the molecular formula of Carbon tetrabromide?
The molecular formula of Carbon tetrabromide is CBr4.
What is the molecular weight of Carbon tetrabromide?
The molecular weight of Carbon tetrabromide is 327.67334 g/mol.
What are the applications of Carbon tetrabromide?
Carbon tetrabromide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Carbon tetrabromide?
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