507-16-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Thionyl bromide
• Synonyms: THIONYL BROMIDE;SOBr2;thionyl dibromide;Thionl bromide;Thionylbromide,97%;sulfur bromide oxide;Sulfuroxy dibromide;Dibromo sulfoxide
• CAS NO: 507-16-4
• Molecular Formula: Br₂OS
• Molecular Weight: 207.87
• EINECS: 208-064-3
• Product Categories: Bromination;C-X Bond Formation (Halogen);Synthetic Reagents
• Mol File: 507-16-4.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: −52 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 48 °C20 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: 156°C
• Appearance: /yellow liquid
• Density: 2.683 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg ( 31 °C)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.675(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• Solubility: Miscible with benzene, toluene and ether.
• Water Solubility: hydrolyzed by H2O; miscible with benzene, chloroform, CCl4 [MER06]
• Sensitive: Moisture & Light Sensitive
• Merck: 14,9347
• CAS DataBase Reference: Thionyl bromide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Thionyl bromide(507-16-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Thionyl bromide(507-16-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: C
• Statements: 14-20/21-34
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45
• RIDADR: UN 3264 8/PG 1
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 8
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 8
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 507-16-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Thionyl bromide, also known as bromo thionoform or bromine sulfide, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula (Br)2SO. It is an orange-yellow liquid that slowly decomposes on standing. Thionyl bromide is prepared by the reaction of thionyl chloride (SOCl2) and hydrogen bromide (HBr). It is known for its versatile chemical properties and is utilized in various applications across different industries.

Uses

Used in the Chemical Industry:
Thionyl bromide is used as a reagent for the preparation of carbon nanotube-phosphorylcholine polymer composite. This composite is specifically utilized in the medical field to address blood-related conditions. The application reason for using thionyl bromide in this context is its ability to facilitate the formation of the desired polymer composite, which can be beneficial for patients with specific blood conditions.

InChI:InChI=1/Br2OS/c1-4(2)3

Upstream product

• 13172-31-1 disulphur dibromide 
• 7446-11-9 sulfur trioxide 
• 7719-09-7 thionyl chloride 
• 10035-10-6 hydrogen bromide 
• 7789-69-7 phosphorus(V) bromide 
• 7446-09-5 sulfur dioxide 
• 29679-77-4 phosphorus pentabromide 
• 7647-15-6 sodium bromide 
• 7558-02-3 potassium bromide 
• 7782-99-2 sulphurous acid 
• 7726-95-6 bromine 
• 222851-56-1 N-phenylsulfinylamine 
• 7719-12-2 phosphorus trichloride 
• 20901-21-7 disulfur monoxide 

Downstream Products

• 753-92-4 trifluoromethanesulphenyl bromide 
• 20621-30-1 tridluoromethanesulfonyl bromide 
• 15458-53-4 trifluoromethanesulfonyl bromide 
• 7726-95-6 bromine 
• 13172-31-1 disulphur dibromide 
• 7446-09-5 sulfur dioxide 
• 10035-10-6 hydrogen bromide 
• 1448000-69-8 C₂₃H₂₀Br₂O₃ 
• 77289-31-7 {VBr₂(phenylsalicylideneiminate)2} 
• 7704-34-9 sulfur 
• 7783-06-4 hydrogen sulfide 
• 161950-69-2 2-(3-benzylbenzyloxy)ethanol 
• 198481-13-9 1-Bromomethyl-4-(2-chloro-ethoxy)-benzene 
• 31255-10-4 1,2-bis-(2-bromo-ethoxy)-ethane 

Relevant articles and documents

Process for the preparation of organic nitriles from organic carboxylic acid primary amides

This invention relates to a process for the preparation of organic nitriles. More particularly, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of organic nitriles by reacting organic carboxylic acid primary amides with a dehydrating agent in the presence of a catalytic amount of a particular quaternary ammonium salt.