Bromine Liquid
Molecular Weight :
159.808 G/Mol
Molecular Formula :
BR2
Boiling Point :
58.8 °C
Melting Point :
-7.2 °C
Solubility :
Slightly Soluble In Water; 3.3 G/100 Ml At 20 °C; Soluble In Nonpolar Solvents
Description :
Overview of Bromine Liquid
Bromine Liquid is a halogen element used in flame retardant production, pharmaceutical synthesis, and specialty chemical manufacturing. Known for its reddish-brown fuming liquid appearance, powerful oxidizing and brominating properties, and use in various industrial processes, Bromine Liquid is widely used in producing flame retardants, pharmaceutical intermediates, water treatment chemicals, and specialty brominated compounds.
This compound appears as a dark reddish-brown fuming liquid with a characteristic, sharp, pungent odor. Its elemental bromine form provides powerful reactivity for bromination reactions and oxidation processes.
Related products include Hydrogen Bromide, Sodium Bromide, and other bromine compounds used in industrial chemistry and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Applications of Bromine Liquid
Flame Retardant Production
- Used in manufacturing brominated flame retardants
- Applied in producing tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)
- Used in synthesizing polybrominated diphenyl ethers
- Applied in developing flame-retardant compounds
Pharmaceutical & Chemical Synthesis
- Used in brominating organic compounds
- Applied in pharmaceutical intermediate production
- Used in synthesizing agrochemical intermediates
- Applied in producing specialty chemicals
Water Treatment & Industrial Applications
- Used in water disinfection systems
- Applied in biocide formulations
- Used in oil and gas drilling fluids
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- EXTREMELY CORROSIVE and TOXIC—severe hazard
- Causes severe burns to the skin and eyes
- TOXIC VAPORS—fatal if inhaled
- Use only in a well-ventilated fume hood
- Wear full PPE, including an acid-resistant suit, respirator, and face shield
- Handle with extreme caution using specialized equipment
Where to Buy Bromine Liquid?
Bromine Liquid Manufacturer
ChemicalBull supplies Bromine Liquid for authorized industrial applications with comprehensive safety protocols.
Bromine Liquid Supplier & Distributor
- Available in controlled quantities for authorized industrial use only
- Requires specialized safety training and equipment
- High-purity technical grade (>99.5%)
- Special bromine-resistant containers
- COA, MSDS, and comprehensive safety documentation provided
MSDS
Includes comprehensive toxicity warnings, corrosivity information, and emergency procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is Bromine Liquid used for?
Used in producing flame retardants, pharmaceutical intermediates, water treatment chemicals, and various brominated specialty compounds. -
What is the molecular formula?
Molecular formula: Br₂ with molecular weight 159.81 g/mol. -
Why is it so dangerous?
Highly corrosive to all body tissues; toxic vapors cause respiratory damage; extremely reactive; requires specialized handling.