Molekula
Bromine
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Bromine is a highly reactive, corrosive liquid halogen used in water treatment, flame retardants, and chemical synthesis. It appears as a dark red-brown liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 7726-95-6, Molecular formula: Br2, Molecular weight: 159.82 g/mol. Store at ambient temperatures. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Bromine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — $118.00 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark Red to Very Dark Red and Red-Brown and Very Dark Red-Brown Liquid |
| Water | ≤30 ppm |
| Specific Gravity | ≥3.12 |
| Assay | ≥99.90% |
| Non-Volatile Matter | ≤50ppm |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤1ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤50ppm |
| Organics | ≤50ppm |
| Chlorine (Cl) | ≤200ppm |
| Iodine (I) | ≤1ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 (6.1) |
| Packing Group | I |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| 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)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 60366899 |
| 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 |
| UN Number | UN1744 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2801.30.20.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2801309000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Brom
- Brome
- Bromine 79
- BROMIUM
- Bromo
- Broom
- dibromane
- Dibromine
- molecular bromine
- Total Bromine
Frequently asked questions
What is bromine commonly used for?
Bromine is primarily used in flame retardants, water purification, disinfectants, and the production of organic bromine compounds like ethylene dibromide and brominated vegetable oils.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of bromine?
The chemical formula is **Br₂**, and its molecular weight is **159.82 g/mol**.
How should bromine be stored?
Bromine should be stored in a **cool, dry, well-ventilated area** at ambient temperature, away from incompatible substances like oxidizers, metals, and organic materials.
What grades of bromine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **technical-grade bromine** (typically 99.6% purity) for industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply bromine in bulk quantities?
Yes, bromine is available in bulk, including **drums (200L/275 kg)** and **ISO tanks (20-25 metric tons)** for large-scale industrial use.
What documentation comes with a bromine order?
Each order includes a **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS)**, **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, and **packing list** for compliance and safety.
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