Tribromoethanol
Tribromoethanol
Tribromoethanol (pronounced: tri-bro-mo-etha-nol) is a type of brominated compound used primarily as an anesthetic in laboratory animals.
Etymology
The term "Tribromoethanol" is derived from its chemical composition. "Tri" refers to the three bromine atoms, "bromo" is derived from bromine, "eth" refers to the two carbon ethane backbone, and "ol" signifies the presence of an alcohol group.
Usage
Tribromoethanol is commonly used in the field of veterinary medicine and biomedical research. It is often used as an anesthetic for small laboratory animals such as mice and rats. The compound is typically administered intraperitoneally.
Related Terms
- Anesthetic: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
- Bromine: A chemical element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35. It is the third-lightest halogen.
- Ethane: A colorless, odorless, gaseous hydrocarbon (C2H6), belonging to the paraffin series; the second member of the alkane series.
- Alcohol: A class of organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl functional groups.
Side Effects
Like all anesthetics, tribromoethanol has potential side effects. These can include respiratory depression, hypothermia, and in some cases, death. It is important to monitor animals closely when using this anesthetic.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tribromoethanol
- Wikipedia's article - Tribromoethanol
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