Bromoform, 96%, stab. with ethanol, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bromoform, 97%, CHBr3, CAS Number-75-25-2, tribromomethane, methenyl tribromide, methane, tribromo, tribrommethan, bromoforme, bromoformio, tribromometan, tribrommethaan, methyl tribromide, rcra waste number u225, 5000g, 1731048, 148 deg.C to 150 deg.C, CHEBI:38682, 2.81

Bromoform is widely used as a solvent for waxes, oils and greases. It is utilized for mineral ore separation in geological tests. It is used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis as well as a laboratory reagent. It is the ingredient of fire-resistant chemicals and fluid gauges. It acts as a sedative and as cough reducing agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Bromoform is widely used as a solvent for waxes, oils and greases. It is utilized for mineral ore separation in geological tests. It is used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis as well as a laboratory reagent. It is the ingredient of fire-resistant chemicals and fluid gauges. It acts as a sedative and as cough reducing agent.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Light-sensitive. A lachrymator. Incompatible with chemically active metals and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-25-2
• Molecular Formula: CHBr3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 252.731
• MDL Number: MFCD00000128
• InChI Key: DIKBFYAXUHHXCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tribromomethane, methane, tribromo, tribrommethan, methenyl tribromide, methyl tribromide, tribrommethaan, tribromometan, bromoforme, bromoformio, rcra waste number u225
• PubChem CID: 5558
• ChEBI: CHEBI:38682
• IUPAC Name: bromoform
• SMILES: C(Br)(Br)Br

• Melting Point: 8°C to 9°C
• Density: 2.81
• Boiling Point: 148°C to 150°C
• Flash Point: None
• Refractive Index: 1.585
• Quantity: 1000 g
• UN Number: UN2515
• Beilstein: 1731048
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1420
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 252.73
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Bromoform, Stabilized with ethanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Bromoform, 97%, stab. with ethanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bromoform, ethanol

RUO – Research Use Only