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Bromine(CAT: R026168) is a chemical element classified as a halogen. It is unique among the halogens as it is a liquid at room temperature, appearing as a reddish-brown, volatile substance with a pungent odor. Bromine finds various applications in industry and chemistry. It is a crucial component in flame retardants, used to make plastics and textiles safer. In the oil and gas sector, bromine-based drilling fluids are employed for their high density. Bromine compounds also play a role in pharmaceutical synthesis and as disinfectants in water treatment.
| Catalog Number | R026168 |
| CAS Number | 7726-95-6 |
| Synonyms | Bromine element; Bromine molecule (Br2); Bromitize Plus; Diatomic bromine; Dibromine |
| Molecular Formula | Br2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | molecular bromine |
| InChI | InChI=1S/Br2/c1-2 |
| InChIKey | GDTBXPJZTBHREO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | BrBr |
