Bromine water

Laboratory reagent


Synonym: 
Linear Formula:  Br2
Molecular Weight:  159.81 g/mol
CAS Number: 7726-95-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 175 mmHg
B pt. 58.8 °C
M pt. 7.2°C
Density 3.119 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314,H330,H400
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Danger
Flash point Notapplicable
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 1744

Description

Other Notes

Bromine is a highly volatile and reactive halogen that can be used as a powerful brominating and oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis.

Application
Bromine can be used as a brominating agent for the bromination of Aromatic and heterocyclic compounds.