Tetraethyllead

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
organolead compound
gptkbp:alternativeTo unleaded gasoline
gptkbp:appearance colorless liquid
gptkbp:aroma sweet, alcoholic
gptkbp:bannedIn environmental pollution
lead poisoning
many countries
gptkbp:boilingPoint 200 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 78-00-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C8H20Pb
gptkbp:consequence increases octane rating
gptkbp:containsBond Pb–C bond
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:lead
carbon
hydrogen
gptkbp:decaysTo lead oxide
ethyl radicals
gptkbp:decomposesInAir yes
gptkbp:density 1.653 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Thomas_Midgley_Jr.
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1921
gptkbp:flammability flammable
gptkbp:historicalSignificance major source of environmental lead contamination
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tetraethyllead
gptkbp:IUPACName tetraethylplumbane
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Ethyl_Corporation
gptkbp:meltingPoint -136 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 323.44 g/mol
gptkbp:phasedOutIn 1970s-2000s (varies by country)
gptkbp:primaryUse anti-knock agent in gasoline
gptkbp:producedBy reaction of lead with ethyl chloride
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency_(EPA)
gptkbp:riskFactor toxic
environmental hazard
gptkbp:routeOfExposure inhalation
ingestion
skin absorption
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:storage store away from light and air
gptkbp:structure tetrahedral
gptkbp:toxicity developmental disorders
neurotoxicity
kidney damage
gptkbp:UNNumber 1649
gptkbp:usedBy automotive industry
petrochemical industry
gptkbp:usedIn aviation gasoline (avgas)
leaded gasoline
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aviation_gasoline
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8