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Hydrobromic acid, 99.9999% (metals basis), 48% w/w aq. soln.
Description
Hydrobromic acid is used for the production of inorganic bromides of zinc, calcium, and sodium. It is used as a catalyst in some alkylation reactions. In the field of metallurgy, it is employed in the extraction of certain ores. Further, it is used as a reagent for the cleavage of certain ether linkages or as a brominating agent in organic transformations.
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
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Yellow |
| Density | 1.49 |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Vapor Pressure | 22500 hPa (16876mm Hg) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.9999% (metals basis) |
| Quantity | 5 mL |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Beilstein | 3587158 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Hydrobromic acid, 48% w/w aq. soln.
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hydrobromic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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