Silicon(IV) bromide, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Silicon(IV) bromide is used to grow thin films of silicon by the chemical vapor deposition method. It is also used for ceramics, sealants and the production of many cutting tools.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-66-4
• Molecular Formula: Br4Si
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 347.701
• MDL Number: MFCD00049530
• InChI Key: AIFMYMZGQVTROK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: silicon iv bromide, silicon tetrabromide, silane, tetrabromo, sibr4, unii-8gac9ywl42, 8gac9ywl42, silicon bromide, acmc-20ajqj
• PubChem CID: 82247
• IUPAC Name: tetrabromosilane
• SMILES: [Si](Br)(Br)(Br)Br

• Boiling Point: 154°C
• Melting Point: 5°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN3264
• Merck Index: 14,8499
• Formula Weight: 347.72
• Odor: Stench
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.800 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Silicon(IV) bromide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Silicon(IV) bromide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Silicon(IV) bromide

RUO – Research Use Only