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Bromine- Lanxess
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Bromine is a reddish-brown, volatile liquid halogen essential for water treatment, flame retardants, and chemical synthesis. It is a powerful disinfectant and oxidizing agent widely used in industrial processes. This product has a CAS number of 7726-95-6, molecular formula Br2, and a molecular weight of 159.82 g/mol. It must be stored at ambient temperatures and handled with caution, as indicated by its "Danger" signal word. Molekula supplies Bromine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038524
- CAS Number
- 7726-95-6
- IUPAC Name
- molecular bromine
- EC Number
- 231-778-1
- Molecular Formula
- Br2
- Molecular Weight
- 159.82
- Exact Mass
- 159.8346
- SMILES
- BrBr
- InChIKey
- GDTBXPJZTBHREO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Br2/c1-2
- PubChem CID
- 24408
Synonyms
- Brom
- Brome
- BROMINE
- Bromine 79
- BROMIUM
- Bromo
- Broom
- dibromane
- Dibromine
- molecular bromine
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Odour
- Suffocating odor
- Melting Point
- -7.2 °C
- Boiling Point
- 58.8 °C
- Density
- 3.1 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 33.6 g/L at 25 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 23.3 kPa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.6083
Source: PubChem CID 24408 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is bromine used for?
Bromine is primarily used in flame retardants, water purification, pharmaceuticals, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis, including the production of agrochemicals and dyes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of bromine?
The chemical formula is **Br₂**, and the molecular weight is **159.82 g/mol**.
How should bromine be stored?
Bromine should be stored in a **cool, well-ventilated area** at ambient temperature, away from incompatible substances like oxidizing agents, metals, and organic materials.
What grades of bromine does Lanxess offer?
Lanxess provides bromine in **technical grade** and **high-purity grades**, depending on the application—contact them for specific product specifications.
Can Molekula supply bromine in bulk?
Molekula can source bromine in bulk quantities, but availability depends on Lanxess’s supply chain and your specific requirements—inquire for details.
What documentation comes with a bromine order?
Orders include a **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, and **transportation documentation** if applicable.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.