Title: Methylene Bromide
CAS Registry Number: 74-95-3
CAS Name: Dibromomethane
Molecular Formula: CH2Br2
Molecular Weight: 173.83
Percent Composition: C 6.91%, H 1.16%, Br 91.93%
Literature References: Prepn: Hartman, Dreger, Org. Synth. coll. vol. I, 357 (1941). Manuf along with bromochloromethane, from dichloromethane: Lake, Asadorian, US 2553518 (1951 to Dow).
Properties: Liquid, bp 97°. mp -52.7°. d420 2.4956. nD20 1.5419. Soly (g/1000 g water): 11.70 (15°); 11.93 (30°). Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone.
Melting point: mp -52.7°
Boiling point: bp 97°
Index of refraction: nD20 1.5419
Density: d420 2.4956 |