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Sodium bromate
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Sodium bromate is an inorganic oxidizing agent used in chemical synthesis, water treatment, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It is also used to oxidize sulfur and vat dyes in dyeing, to dissolve gold from ores when mixed with sodium bromide, in hair treatment formulations and for boiler cleaning. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is highly reactive, requiring careful handling. CAS: 7789-38-0, Molecular formula: NaBrO3, Molecular weight: 150.89 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Sodium bromate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder or crystal |
| Heavy metals | ≤5ppm |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.1% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.05% |
| Content | ≥99.5% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤5ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.0005% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.0002% |
| Bromide (Br-) | ≤0.05% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless cubic crystals |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 381 °C decomposes with oxygen evolution |
| Density | 3.34 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Refractive Index | 1.594 |
Source: PubChem CID 23668195 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 39895324 |
| CAS Number | 7789-38-0 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium bromate |
| EC Number | 232-160-4 |
| Molecular Formula | NaBrO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.89 |
| Exact Mass | 149.8929 |
| SMILES | [O-]Br(=O)=O.[Na+] |
| InChIKey | XUXNAKZDHHEHPC-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/BrHO3.Na/c2-1(3)4;/h(H,2,3,4);/q;+1/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 23668195 |
| UN Number | UN1494 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28299025 |
| Tariff Code | 2829904000 |
Safety & GHS
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Oxidizing
GHS03
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Toxic
GHS06
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Bromate de sodium
- Bromic acid, sodium salt
- Bromic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
- Dyetone
- NaBrO3
- Neutralizer K-126
- Neutralizer K-140
- Neutralizer K-938
- Sodium bromate (NaBrO3)
- Sodium bromate(DOT)
Frequently asked questions
What is sodium bromate used for?
Sodium bromate is primarily used as an oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and as a reagent in analytical chemistry.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sodium bromate?
The formula is NaBrO3 and the molecular weight is 150.89 g/mol.
How should sodium bromate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
What grade of sodium bromate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies sodium bromate in reagent grade.
Can Molekula supply sodium bromate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply sodium bromate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a sodium bromate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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