Boron Tribromide, BBr3
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SKU
B721
Boron Tribromide
| Description |  Boron Tribromide (BBr3) is a colorless, fuming liquid containing bromine and boron. Boron Tribromide is used in the semiconductor industry as a silicon doping source, it can also be used for preparation of high purity boron and organic boron compounds. Boron Tribromide is a catalyst, and intermediate brominating agent in organic synthesis. |
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| Chemical Synonym | Tribromoboron |
| SKU | B721 |
| Appearance/Form | Colorless liquid |
| CAS No. | 10294-33-4 |
| Property 1 | 99.99% |
| Formula | BBr3 |
| Handling and Storage | Precautions for safe handling Reacts violently and explosively with water, steam, or alcohols, forming toxic, corrosive, and potentially explosive hydrogen bromide gas. Mixtures with potassium or sodium can explode on impact. Incompatible with oxidizers, strong bases. Attacks some metals, rubbers, and plastics Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not ingest. Do not allow contact with water. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area. Keep away from water. |
| Molecular Weight | 250.52 |
| MP | -46 °C (-51 °F) |
| Storage | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Transport Information | DOT (US) UN number: 2692 Class: 8 (6.1) Packing group: I Proper shipping name: Boron tribromide Reportable Quantity (RQ): Poison Inhalation Hazard: Hazard zone B IMDG UN number: 2692 Class: 8 Packing group: I EMS-No: F-A, S-B Proper shipping name: BORON TRIBROMIDE IATA UN number: 2692 Class: 8 Proper shipping name: Boron tribromide IATA: Not permitted for transport |