Title: Selenium Tetrabromide
CAS Registry Number: 7789-65-3
Molecular Formula: Br4Se
Molecular Weight: 398.58
Percent Composition: Br 80.19%, Se 19.81%
Line Formula: SeBr4
Literature References: Prepd by adding excessive bromine to selenium: Schneider, Pogg. Ann. 128, 327 (1866); 129, 450, 634 (1866); by dissolving selenium dioxide in hydrobromic acid: Muthmann, Schäfer, Ber. 26, 1008 (1893).
Properties: Red-brown, cryst powder. Unpleasant odor. Dec 70-80°. Dec in moist air and water. Sol in carbon disulfide, chloroform, ethyl bromide. |