2,2,2-Tribromoethanol (75-80-9)

Item name: 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol; Cas No.: 75-80-9; Purity: 97%;  Molecular formula: C2H3Br3O; Appearance: white crystalline solid;

2,2,2-Tribromoethanol, commonly referred to as TBE, is a chemical compound utilized primarily as an anesthetic agent in laboratory settings, particularly for small animals such as rodents. Its molecule can be described as that of ethanol with the three hydrogen atoms in position 2 replaced by bromine. It is characterized by its three bromine atoms attached to a central carbon atom, giving it its tri-bromo designation.

In the field of biology and veterinary medicine we can use 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol as an anesthetic agent. It is valued for its ability to induce anesthesia in laboratory animals without causing significant respiratory depression or other adverse effects. It acts as a central nervous system depressant, producing sedation and unconsciousness when administered at appropriate doses. Its mechanism of action involves depressing the central nervous system, leading to sedation and anesthesia. It is particularly effective in small laboratory animals such as mice and rats.

Beyond its role as an anesthetic, TBE also exhibits properties that make it useful in other research applications. For instance, it is commonly employed in the preparation of tissue slices for electrophysiological studies, where precise control over the level of anesthesia is essential to maintain cellular viability and function.

In plastics industry, we also can use 2,2,2-Tribromoethanol as a polymerization initiator.

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