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Phosphorus(III) Bromide(CAS 7789-60-8)

CAS No.: 7789-60-8 Brand: MolBest
M. Ft.: PBr3 Cat. No: G5266684
M. Wt.: 270.69 MDL: MFCD00011436
Storage: Store in a cool,dry area. Use: For laboratory research use only
HS CODE: 2827590000 UN No.: UN 3264 8 /PG II
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Applications of 7789-60-8

Phosphorus tribromide has several applications in organic chemistry:

  • Conversion of Alcohols: It is primarily used to convert primary and secondary alcohols into alkyl bromides, often yielding higher purity than using hydrobromic acid.
  • Bromination Reactions: PBr₃ serves as a catalyst for the bromination of carboxylic acids, forming acyl bromides that are intermediates in further synthetic processes.
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: It is employed in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, including sedatives and anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • Fire Suppression: Marketed under the name PhostrEx, phosphorus tribromide is also utilized as a fire suppression agent due to its ability to release bromine gas.

Physical and chemical properties of 7789-60-8

Boiling Point

173.2 °C

BRN

3903060

Decomposition

When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /hydrogen bromide and phosphorous oxides/.

Density

2.852 at 15 °C

Exact Mass

267.728760

Flash Point

172.9°C

Freezing Point

-40℃

Index of Refraction

Index of refraction = 1.678 at 25 °C

LogP

4.34

Melting Point

-41.5 °C

Merck

14,7357

Molecular Formula

Br3P

Molecular Weight

270.686

Odor

Penetrating odor

PSA

13.59000

Sensitivity

Moisture Sensitive

Solubility

Soluble in acetone, alcohol, carbon disulfide, hydrogen sulfide, water (decomposes)

Stability

Stable, but reacts violently with water. Incompatible with moisture, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, reactive metals, acids, alcohols.

Storage condition

Store below +30°C.

Vapour density

9.3 (vs air)

Vapour Pressure

10 mm Hg at 47.8 °C

Water Solubility

reacts

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H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

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