| Formula / Notation | CH3Br |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 74-83-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 94.94 |
| Melting Point | -136 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 38.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.73 at 32 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 2 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Methyl bromide appears as colorless highly toxic volatile liquid or a gas. Boiling point 3.56 °C (38.41 °F). Usually odorless, but has a sweetish chloroform-like odor at high concentrations. Used... |
| Also Known As | METHYL BROMIDE; 74-83-9; Monobromomethane; Embafume; Terabol; methylbromide; Curafume; Metafume; Haltox; CH3Br |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Bromomethane?
Methyl Bromide, as a structural fumigant can cause developmental toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: bromomethane
Other Names / Synonyms: METHYL BROMIDE; 74-83-9; Monobromomethane; Embafume; Terabol; methylbromide; Curafume; Metafume; Haltox; CH3Br
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -136 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 38.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.73 at 32 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 94.94 |
| Solubility | 2 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Methyl bromide appears as colorless highly toxic volatile liquid or a gas. Boiling point 3.56 °C (38.41 °F). Usually odorless, but has a sweetish chloroform-like odor at high concentrations. Used... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Methyl Bromide, as a structural fumigant can cause developmental toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Bromomethane is: CH3Br