Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Transport Information Stability and Reactivity
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Thionyl bromide (507-16-4)

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Product Identification

Product Name
Thionyl bromide
Synonyms
Sulfuroxy dibromide
CAS
507-16-4
Formula
Br2OS
Molecular Weight
207.87
EINECS
208-064-3
Merck
12,9484
Beilstein/Gmelin
49393 (G)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Yellow liquid
Solubility in water
Decomposes violently
Melting Point
-49.5
Boiling Point
47-49 (20 torr)
Vapor Pressure
104 (81.5 C)
Density
2.672 g/cm3 (25 C)
Usage
Used for some brominations of certain , -unsaturated carbonyls, and it also converts alcohols to alkyl bromides.
Refractive Index
1.67 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Seek medical assistance.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
Eyes
Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
See Inhalation.
Inhalation
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
Skin
Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.
Eyes
See Inhalation.
Hazards
Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
EC Risk Phrase
R 14 34
EC Safety Phrase
S 26 36/37/39 45
UN (DOT)
3264

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Poison Class
1

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting
Extinguish using agent most appropriate for surrounding fire.
Fire Potential
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
ELIMINATE all ignition sources. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

Transport Information

UN Number
3264

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
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