Zinc bromide

• CAS: 7699-45-8
• Catalog Number: ACM7699458
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 225.2
• Molecular Formula: Br2Zn
• Description: Zinc bromide (ZnBr2) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ZnBr2. It is a colourless salt that shares many properties with zinc chloride (ZnCl2), namely a high solubility in water forming acidic solutions, and solubility in organic solvents. It is hygroscopic and forms a dihydrate ZnBr2 · 2H₂O.
• Synonyms: Dibromozinc
• IUPAC Name: Zinc;dibromide
• Canonical SMILES: [Zn+2].[Br-].[Br-]
• InChI: InChI=1S/2BrH.Zn/h2*1H;/q;+2/p-2
• InChI Key: VNDYJBBGRKZCSX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Boiling Point: 697 °C
• Melting Point: 394 °C
• Flash Point: 650 °C
• Density: 4.22 g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and tetrahydrofuran
• Appearance: White to pale cream beads
• Application: Zinc bromide is a white crystalline powder prepared by dissolving zinc carbonate in hydrobromic acid.; ; Zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is a white granular crystal made by the action of hydrochloric acid on zinc.; ; Zinc iodide (ZnI2) is a white powder made by dissolving zinc in ionic acid. All of the zinc halides are soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. They were all used as halides for the collodion emulsion processes.
• Storage: Store below +30 °C
• Complexity: 0
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
• Exact Mass: 223.76377
• Hazard Codes: C
• H-Bond Acceptor: 2
• Heavy Atom Count: 3
• LogP: 1.6887
• Monoisotopic Mass: 221.76582
• Odor: Odorless
• Physical Description: ZINC BROMIDE is a white crystalline noncombustible solid. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used in medicine, in photography.
• Refractive Index: 1.5452
• RIDADR: UN 3260
• Stability: Stable. Forms explosive mixtures with sodium and potassium. Protect from moisture.
• Storage Conditions: APPROX >0ºC
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 0 Ų
• UNII: OO7ZBU9703
• UN Number: 3077
• WGK Germany: 3

Custom Reviews

March 7, 2023

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An efficient catalyst
Zinc bromide is the best catalyst for stereospecific and regioselective reactions of cyclopropane and carbonyl compounds.

Custom Q&A

What is the Molecular formula of Zinc bromide?

Br2Zn

What is the Molecular weight of Zinc bromide?

225.2

What is the EC number of Zinc bromide?

231-718-4

What is the InChIKey of Zinc bromide?

VNDYJBBGRKZCSX-UHFFFAOYSA-L

What is the SMILES of Zinc bromide?

[Zn+2].[Br-].[Br-]

What is the Form of Zinc bromide?

Crystals

What is the Melting point of Zinc bromide?

394℃

What is the Solubility of Zinc bromide?

Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and tetrahydrofuran.

What is the Sensitivity of Zinc bromide?

Hygroscopic

What is the Density of Zinc bromide?

4.2 g/cm3 at 20℃