INTRODUCTION
Bromoform is a brominated organic solvent, colorless liquid at room temperature, with a high refractive index, very high density, and sweet odor is similar to that of chloroform. It is one of the four haloforms, the others being fluoroform, chloroform, and iodoform.
Manufacture
Bromoform can be prepared by the haloform reaction using acetone and sodium hypobromite, by the electrolysis of potassium bromide in ethanol, or by treating chloroform with aluminium bromide.
| Synonyms | Tribromomethane Methyl tribromide |
| CAS no. | 75-25-2 |
| EINECS no. | 200-854-6 |
| Molecular formula | CHBr3 |
| Molecular weight | 252.73 |
| Structure |  |
| APPLICATIONS |
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| Bromoform is used as a fluid for mineral ore separation in geological tests, as a laboratory reagent, and in the electronics industry in quality assurance programs. |
| Also has medical uses; injections of bromoform are sometimes used instead of epinephrine to treat severe asthma cases. |
| It has been used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis, as a sedative, and as a cough suppression agent. |
| It was formerly used as a solvent for waxes, greases, and oils, as an ingredient in fire-resistant chemicals and in fluid gauges. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Density | g/ml | 2.85 – 2.89 |
| Stabilized with DPA | % | 0.001 |
| Assay | % | Min 98.0 |
PACKING
250 kg UN approved HDPE drum.
STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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