| Bioactivity | Tribromoethyl alcohol (2,2,2-Tribromoethanol) is used to animals, particularly rodents, before surgery. |
| In Vivo | Tribromoethyl alcohol is used to anesthetize laboratory animals, particularly rodents, before surgery. |
| Name | Tribromoethyl alcohol |
| CAS | 75-80-9 |
| Formula | C2H3Br3O |
| Molar Mass | 282.76 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Hill WA, et al. Repeated administration of tribromoethanol in C57BL/6NHsd mice. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2013 Mar;52(2):176-179. |