Diethyltellurium, chemical formula Te (C2H5) 2, also known as Diethyltelluride or Ethyl telluride in English, is a light yellow liquid with a strong garlic odor and is highly toxic. Diethyltellurium is unstable at room temperature and pressure, can ignite at room temperature, and can decompose on its own after long-term storage. This compound is almost insoluble in water, but soluble in ethanol. Its molecular weight is 185.72, boiling point is 137 ℃, liquid density is 1599kg/m at 15 ℃, and refractive index is 1.5182. The maximum allowable concentration is 0.1mg/m (calculated as Te).
