Description

Tellurium Tetrabromide is an inorganic compound primarily used as a versatile reagent in synthetic chemistry and materials science. Its value lies in its role as a potent brominating agent and a source of tellurium for the preparation of other tellurium-containing compounds. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Bromination Reagent: Used in organic synthesis for the selective bromination of aromatic compounds and other substrates.
• Precursor for Tellurides: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of metal tellurides and other tellurium-based compounds with applications in thermoelectrics and semiconductors.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of catalysts and catalytic intermediates for various chemical transformations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a potential tellurium source in CVD processes for depositing thin films in electronic applications.
• Laboratory Research: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used in the formulation of specialized glasses and ceramics where tellurium incorporation modifies optical or physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tellurium Tetrabromide
CAS No.	10031-27-3
Molecular Formula	TeBr4
Molecular Weight	447.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabromotellurium; Tellurium(IV) bromide; Telluric bromide; Tellurium bromide (TeBr4); Tellurium bromine; Bromotellurium; Tellurium tetrabromide, 99.9%; Tellurium tetrabromide, high purity
EINECS	233-099-8

Quality Control

Our Tellurium Tetrabromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Due to its moisture sensitivity, it is recommended to handle and store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange-red to dark red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (TeBr4)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 380 °C (sublimes)
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.