Bromine: Properties Reddish-brown fuming liquid.
Melting point -7.2℃
Boiling point 58.78°C
Relative density 3.119 (20°C)
Solubility Slightly soluble in water, the solubility is 3.58g/100ml water (20℃); easily soluble in various organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene and carbon disulfide; also soluble in hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid and bromine compound solutions.
Group 17 (VIIA) element. Atomic number 35. Stable isotopes 79, 81. Density (liquid state) 3.119g/cm3. Melting point -7.2°C. The boiling point is 58.8°C. Major oxidation states -1, +1, +5, +7. Dark red liquid. volatile. There is a choking odor. Highly toxic! Burns the skin, severely irritates the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents. Chemical activity is slightly worse than chlorine. Can be combined with most metals and nonmetals. A strong oxidizing agent, bromine mainly exists in seawater as alkali metal bromide. Can be extracted by bromide in seawater
Product use Mainly used to prepare bromide, and used in medicine, pesticides, dyes, spices, photographic materials, fire extinguishing agents, mineral processing, metallurgy, leather tanning, water purification and other departments as general analytical reagents, oxidants, ethylene and heavy hydrocarbons Absorbent for compounds and bromination agent for organic synthesis
Bromine info:
English name | Bromine |
Other name | Bromine Bromine water Bromine solution Government regulation Bromine (Standard State) |
CAS | 7726-95-6 |
EINECS | 231-778-1 |
Chemical formula | Br2 |
Molecular weight | 159.808 |
InChI | InChI=1/Br2/c1-2 |
Density | 2.91g/cm3 |
Melting point | -7.2℃ |
Boiling point | 58.8°C at 760 mmHg |
Solubility | 35 g/L (20℃) |
Vapor pressure | 190mmHg at 25°C |
Index of refraction | 1.55 |
Physical and chemical properties | Properties Reddish-brown fuming liquid. Melting point -7.2℃ Boiling point 58.78°C Relative density 3.119 (20°C) Solubility Slightly soluble in water, the solubility is 3.58g/100ml water (20℃); easily soluble in various organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene and carbon disulfide; also soluble in hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid and bromine compound solutions. Group 17 (VIIA) element. Atomic number 35. Stable isotopes 79, 81. Density (liquid state) 3.119g/cm3. Melting point -7.2°C. The boiling point is 58.8°C. Major oxidation states -1, +1, +5, +7. Dark red liquid. volatile. There is a choking odor. Highly toxic! Burns the skin, severely irritates the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents. Chemical activity is slightly worse than chlorine. Can be combined with most metals and nonmetals. A strong oxidizing agent, bromine mainly exists in seawater as alkali metal bromide. Can be extracted by bromide in seawater |
Product Usage | It is mainly used to prepare bromide, and used in medicine, pesticide, dye, spice, photographic material, fire extinguishing agent, ore dressing, metallurgy, leather tanning, water purification and other departments as a common analytical reagent, oxidant, ethylene and heavy hydrocarbons Absorbent and brominating agent for organic synthesis |
Hazardous material sign | T+ -Very Toxic Items![]() C - corrosive items ![]() N - items hazardous to the environment ![]() |
risk term | R26 - Very toxic if inhaled. R35 - Causes severe burns. R50 - Very toxic to aquatic life. |
security terms | S26 - In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label if possible). S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to Special Instructions/Safety Data Sheet. |
Dangerous Goods Shipping Number | UN 1744 |