Product Name

Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    Harmful if swallowed or inhaled and in contact with skin. Very destructive of mucous membranes. Corrosive.

    −. See also GERMANIUM COMPOUNDS.

  • Risk Codes 14-34-37
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 13450-92-5 (GERMANIUM TETRABROMIDE)
  • Hazard Symbols C
  • Synonyms Germaniumbromide (6CI); Germanium bromide (GeBr4) (8CI); Germanium tetraboride;Germanium tetrabromide; Tetrabromogermane
  • PSA 0.00000
  • LogP 3.00160

Tetrabromogermane Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: Tetrabromogermane
The MF of Tetrabromogermane (CAS NO.13450-92-5) is Br4Ge.

                        
The MW of Tetrabromogermane (CAS NO.13450-92-5) is 392.26.
Synonyms of Tetrabromogermane (CAS NO.13450-92-5): Germanium (iv) bromide ; Germanium tetrabromide ; Germane,tetrabromo- ; Germylbromide ; Tetrabromo-german
Product Categories: Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Germanium Salts;GermaniumMetal and Ceramic Science;Salts
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents
Apperance: solid
EINECS: 236-612-1
Boiling Point: 186.5 °C
Melting Point: 26.1 °C
Density: 3.13 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive index: 1.6269
Flash Point: 186.5 °C
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive

Tetrabromogermane Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

ivn-mus LD50:56 mg/kg

    CSLNX*    U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) NX#02624 .

Tetrabromogermane Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Tetrabromogermane Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Br. See also GERMANIUM COMPOUNDS.Safety information of Tetrabromogermane (CAS NO.13450-92-5):
Risk Statements 
14 Reacts violently with water
34 Causes burns
37 Irritating to the respiratory system
Safety Statements 
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
36 Wear suitable protective clothing
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
RIDADR  UN 3260 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  LY5220000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  II