| Formula / Notation | HBr |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10035-10-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 80.91 |
| Melting Point | -124 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | -88.2 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.14 at -88.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 49 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Hydrobromic acid, solution appears as a colorless to yellow aqueous solution with a pungent odor. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue. |
| Also Known As | bromane; Hydrogen bromide; 10035-10-6; Bromwasserstoff; Broomwaterstof; Bromowodor; Acido bromidrico; Acide bromhydrique; Hydrogen bromide (HBr); Anhydrous hydrobromic acid |
| Category | Acids |
What is Hydrobromic acid?
Hydrobromic acid (HBr) is an acid that appears as Hydrobromic acid, solution appears as a colorless to yellow aqueous solution with a pungent odor. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue.. It has a molecular weight of 80.91 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bromane. Boiling point: -88.2 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -124 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: bromane
Other Names / Synonyms: bromane; Hydrogen bromide; 10035-10-6; Bromwasserstoff; Broomwaterstof; Bromowodor; Acido bromidrico; Acide bromhydrique; Hydrogen bromide (HBr); Anhydrous hydrobromic acid
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -124 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | -88.2 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.14 at -88.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 80.91 |
| Solubility | 49 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Hydrobromic acid, solution appears as a colorless to yellow aqueous solution with a pungent odor. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue. |
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
Hydrobromic acid (HBr) is an acid that appears as Hydrobromic acid, solution appears as a colorless to yellow aqueous solution with a pungent odor. Fumes irritate the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue.. It has a molecular weight of 80.91 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is bromane. Boiling point: -88.2 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -124 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Used in industrial chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, battery electrolytes, metal processing, and laboratory acid-base reactions.
Corrosive. Causes severe burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Hydrobromic acid is: HBr