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Hydrogen bromide, 33% w/w (45% w/v) soln. in acetic acid
Description
Hydrobromic acid is an indispensable raw material for organic intermediates, inorganic pharmaceuticals, photosensitive materials, dyes and medicines. It is also used in the production of bromine compounds. It is used as an important agent in the industrial processes of isomerization, polymerization, hydration and dehydration and esterification reactions. It plays an essential role for the extraction of mercury from the cinnebar ore.
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.

Specifications
Specifications
Linear Formula | HBr |
UN Number | UN3265 |
Concentration | 33% w/w (45% w/v) soln. in acetic acid |
Beilstein | 3587158 |
Density | 1.4 |
Merck Index | 14,4778 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,alcohol and organic solvents. |
Formula Weight | 80.92 |
Odor | Pungent |
Quantity | 500 mL |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H314-H318-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H335-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 233-113-0 |
RTECSNumber | MW3850000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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