Dibromofluoromethane

• CAT Number: R040962
• CAS Number: 1868-53-7
• Molecular Formula: CHBr2F
• Molecular Weight: 191.825
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Fluorodibromomethane
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: dibromo(fluoro)methane
• InChI: InChI=1S/CHBr2F/c2-1(3)4/h1H
• InChIKey: LTUTVFXOEGMHMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(F)(Br)Br

Dibromofluoromethane is a halomethane compound with the chemical formula CBr2F2. It is a colorless, nonflammable gas used primarily in fire suppression systems and as a refrigerant. Its effectiveness in extinguishing fires stems from its ability to inhibit the chemical reactions occurring in flames. Additionally, dibromofluoromethane is utilized in certain organic synthesis processes as a halogenating agent.