Phosphorus oxybromide

Chinese Name    Phosphorus Oxybromide
English Name    Phosphorous oxybromide
Chinese Aliases    Tribromophosphorus oxide; Phosphoryl bromide; Phosphorus oxybromide; Phosphorus(V) oxybromide; Bromophosphorus oxide
CAS RN     7789-59-5
EINECS No.  232-177-7
Molecular Formula     Br₃OP
Molecular Weight      286.6852
Physical and Chemical Properties    Appearance Colorless or light orange crystals with a pungent odor
                  Relative Density 2.822
                  Melting Point 56°C
                  Boiling Point 191.7°C
                  Heat of Vaporization 38 kJ/mol
                  Flash Point 189°C
                  Water Solubility  Soluble in ether, benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide, and concentrated sulfuric acid. Slowly hydrolyzes in water to form phosphoric acid and HBr
Uses      Used as an intermediate in chemical processing and as a raw material for the production of brominated flame retardants.
Structural Formula