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(CH3)4PB [1 record]

Record 1 2010-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • White Products (Petroleum)
  • Gasoline Motors
Universal entry(ies)
Pb(CH3)4
formula, see observation
Pb (CH3)4
formula, see observation
(CH3)4Pb
formula, see observation
75-74-1
CAS number
DEF

An organic compound of lead that, when added in small amounts to motor gasoline, increases the antiknock quality of the fuel; not widely used.

CONT

Electrochemical synthesis of tetramethyllead ... is achieved by employing a Grignard reagent and lead shot.

OBS

Chemical formula: Pb(CH3)4 or (CH3)4Pb

Key term(s)
  • T.M.L.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Produits blancs (Pétrole)
  • Moteurs à essence
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Pb(CH3)4
formula, see observation
Pb (CH3)4
formula, see observation
(CH3)4Pb
formula, see observation
75-74-1
CAS number
DEF

Antidétonant pour essences utilisé en solution dans du dichlorure et du dibromure d'éthyle [...] avec en plus un diluant et un colorant[,] souvent associé au plomb tétraéthyle.

OBS

Formule chimique : Pb(CH3)4 ou (CH3)4Pb

Key term(s)
  • P.T.M.

Spanish

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