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Bromochloromethane

Also known as: Bromo(chloro)methane, Chlorobromomethane, Halon 1011, Methylene bromochloride, Monochloromonobromomethane, Chloromethyl bromide, Monobromomonochloromethane, Methane, bromochloro-

Bromochloromethane (CAS 74-97-5) is a compound in the Aliphatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula CH2BrCl and a molecular weight of 129.384 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −88 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 65.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of -22.9±8.5 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H318 — Causes serious eye damage and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
74-97-5
Jingsj CID
J-1522755-1
Molecular Formula
CH2BrCl
Molecular Weight
129.384 g/mol
Category
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point−88 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point65.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.9±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point-22.9±8.5 °C
Exact Mass127.902832
LogP1.41
Additional Property4.5 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure172.3±0.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.466
Additional Property9 g/L (20 ºC)

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / IrritantSignal word: Danger
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H318 — Causes serious eye damage
  • H332 — Harmful if inhaled
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
  • H420

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2903799090
Summary2903799090 halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Bromochloromethane?

The CAS number of Bromochloromethane is 74-97-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bromochloromethane?

Bromochloromethane has molecular formula CH2BrCl and molecular weight 129.384 g/mol.

Is Bromochloromethane hazardous?

Bromochloromethane has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H318 — Causes serious eye damage; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Bromochloromethane?

For Bromochloromethane, Upstream Products: Dichloromethane, Chloromethane, 2-(triphenyl-phosphanylidene)-propionic acid ethyl ester; Downstream Products: Chloromethyl p-tolyl sulfide, Benzyl chloromethyl sulfide, Bis(phenylthio)methane.

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