CHBr3
252.73 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Bromoform
CAS75-25-2EC200-854-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
mineral ore separation fluid
Bromoform is a dense, non-flammable liquid used historically as a sedative and cough suppressant. Its primary industrial significance lies in its application as a high-density fluid for mineral ore separation in geological testing.
mineral ore separation fluid in geological testslaboratory reagentintermediate in chemical synthesis
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CAS 75-25-2
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Safety Reference
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Bromoform (CAS 75-25-2) is 2903.69.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2903.69
EU CN code (8-digit)
2903 69 19
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bromoform
InChIKey
DIKBFYAXUHHXCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C(Br)(Br)Br
Synonyms (31)
- MBR
- R-20B3
- Bromoform
- Bromoform [UN2515] [Poison]
- Bromoform, amylene stabilized
- Bromoform, puriss.
- Bromoforme
- Bromoforme [French]
- Bromoformio
- Bromoformio [Italian]
- Methane, tribromo-
- Methenyl tribromide
- Methyl tribromide
- Tribrommethaan
- Tribrommethaan [Dutch]
- Tribrommethan
- Tribrommethan [German]
- Tribromometan
- Tribromometan [Italian]
- tribromomethane