| Identification | |
| Name: | Bromine Pentafluoride |
| Synonyms: | Brominepentafluoride |
| CAS: | 7789-30-2 |
| EINECS: | 232-157-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | BrF5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 174.9 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/BrF5/c2-1(3,4,5)6 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1745 |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Density: | 2,48 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Strong oxidizing agent. Reacts with water, combustible materials, acids, metals. Explosion risk. |
| Water Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Appearance: | colourless fuming liquid |
| Specification: |
Bromine pentafluoride (CAS No.7789-30-2) is an interhalogen compound and a fluoride of bromine. It is a strong fluorination reagent.It melts at -61.30 °C and boils at 40.25 °C.It finds use in oxygen isotope analysis. Laser ablation of solid silicates in the presence of bromine pentafluoride releases O2 for subsequent analysis.It is also used as an oxidizer in liquid rocket propellants and as a fluorinating agent in the processing of uranium.It is severely corrosive to the skin, and its vapors are irritating to the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Exposure to 100 ppm for a few minutes is lethal to most experimental animals. Chronic exposure may cause nephrosis and hepatosis.It may spontaneously ignite or explode upon contact with organic materials or metals in powdered form. |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Color: | Liquid |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Corrosive to skin and tissue. TLV: 0.1
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