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Preferred IUPAC name Bromo(diiodo)methane | |
Other names Diiodobromomethane | |
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CHBrI2 | |
Molar mass | 346.732 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | light yellow solid |
Density | 3.6±0.1 g/cm³ |
Melting point | 49 °C (120 °F; 322 K) |
Boiling point | 221.5 °C (430.7 °F; 494.6 K) |
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Flash point | 87.8±18.4 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Bromodiiodomethane is a trihalomethane with the chemical formula CHBrI2. [1]
The compound is found in the oil of the alga Asparagopsis taxiformis . [2] [3]
It can be obtained by reacting triiodomethane with bromine in carbon tetrachloride at 0 °C with a yield of 52%. [4]
The pronounced reactivity of bromodiiodomethane is attributed to its molecular structure, which contains two iodine and two bromine atoms. [5]
It can react with antimony pentachloride to produce bromochloroiodomethane. It can form bromoiodocarbene in the presence of benzyltriethylammonium chloride in a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide, and react with alkenes to form a three-membered ring. [6]
Bromodiiodomethane forms light yellow solid [7] that is highly soluble in water, ethanol, and various organic solvents. It exhibits significant reactivity, making it valuable in the synthesis of a wide array of compounds, including dyes and other organic materials. [5]
Its role as a reagent spans multiple scientific disciplines such as organic synthesis, chromatography, and spectroscopy. In organic synthesis, it is a crucial component, while in chromatography, it aids in separating complex mixtures. Additionally, in spectroscopy, it facilitates the structural analysis of organic molecules. [5]