| Formula / Notation | Br3P |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7789-60-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 270.69 |
| Melting Point | -42.9 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 343 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.862 at 86 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Reacts with water, ethanol; soluble in acetone, carbon disulfide |
| Appearance | Phosphorus tribromide appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Boiling point 347 °F (175 °C). Freezing point -40 °F (-40 °C). |
| Also Known As | tribromophosphane; Phosphorus(III) bromide; Phosphorous tribromide; Tribromophosphine; Phosphorous bromide; Phosphorus bromide; Phosphorus bromide (PBr3); Extrema; HSDB 1217; EINECS 232-178-2 |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Phosphorus tribromide?
Phosphorus tribromide (Br3P) is an inorganic compound that appears as Phosphorus tribromide appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Boiling point 347 °F (175 °C). Freezing point -40 °F (-40 °C).. It has a molecular weight of 270.69 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tribromophosphane. Boiling point: 343 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -42.9 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: tribromophosphane
Other Names / Synonyms: tribromophosphane; Phosphorus(III) bromide; Phosphorous tribromide; Tribromophosphine; Phosphorous bromide; Phosphorus bromide; Phosphorus bromide (PBr3); Extrema; HSDB 1217; EINECS 232-178-2
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -42.9 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 343 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.862 at 86 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 270.69 |
| Solubility | Reacts with water, ethanol; soluble in acetone, carbon disulfide |
| Appearance | Phosphorus tribromide appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Boiling point 347 °F (175 °C). Freezing point -40 °F (-40 °C). |
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
Phosphorus tribromide (Br3P) is an inorganic compound that appears as Phosphorus tribromide appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Boiling point 347 °F (175 °C). Freezing point -40 °F (-40 °C).. It has a molecular weight of 270.69 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tribromophosphane. Boiling point: 343 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -42.9 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Phosphorus tribromide is: Br3P