Tribromine octoxide

Tribromine octoxide

Names
Other names bromine oxide, tribromooctaoxide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
InChI InChI=1S/Br3O8/c4-1(5,2(6,7)8)3(9,10)11 Key: BLJXTHNZHMPNQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=[Br](=O)(=O)[Br](=O)(=O)Br(=O)(=O)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	Br3O8
Molar mass	367.704 g·mol−1
Appearance	white solid
Solubility in water	soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Tribromine octoxide is a binary inorganic compound of bromine and oxygen with the chemical formula Br₃O₈. ^{[1] [2]} This is a free radical and one of the most complex bromine oxides.

Synthesis

A reaction of Br₂ with O₃ at 273 K and low pressure. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Physical properties

The compound forms a white solid. ^[6] It exists in two forms which are both soluble in water. It is unstable above −73 °C. ^{[3] [7]}

References

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