Phosphorus tribromide
Also known as: EINECS 232-178-2, MFCD00011436, PBr3, Phosphorous bromide, Phosphorous tribromide, Phosphorus tribroMid, Phosphorus tribroMide, 1.0M solution in dichloroMethane, AcroSeal 100ML, Phosphorus tribroMide, 1.0M solution in dichloroMethane, SpcSeal, Phosphorus tribroMide, 99% 500GR, UNII-58R3866PUA, extrema[qr], phosphorus(III) bromide, phosphrous broMide, tribroMophosphane, tribromophosphine
Phosphorus tribromide (CAS 7789-60-8) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula Br3P and a molecular weight of 270.686 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -40 °C, a boiling point of 172.9±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 2.88 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 172.9°C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 7789-60-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-14492-3
- Molecular Formula
- Br3P
- Molecular Weight
- 270.686 g/mol
- Category
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -40 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 172.9±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 2.88 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 172.9°C |
| Exact Mass | 267.728760 |
| PSA | 13.59000 |
| LogP | 4.34 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.7±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.697(lit.) |
| Additional Property | reacts |
| Additional Property | -40℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2827590000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Phosphorus tribromide?
The CAS number of Phosphorus tribromide is 7789-60-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phosphorus tribromide?
Phosphorus tribromide has molecular formula Br3P and molecular weight 270.686 g/mol.
Is Phosphorus tribromide hazardous?
Phosphorus tribromide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Phosphorus tribromide?
For Phosphorus tribromide, Upstream Products: PHOSPHORUS PENTABROMIDE, Hydrogen bromide; Downstream Products: 4-Bromo-1-butene, Bromocyclobutane, (Bromomethyl)cyclopropane.
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