CAS Number
10035-10-6
Grade
ACS
Packaging
Metal Drum
Hydrobromic acid (HBr) is a strong acid consisting of hydrogen and bromine. It is typically dissolved in water to form a solution, commonly available in concentrations. Hydrobromic acid is corrosive and has a strong acidic odor.
Chemical Formula: HBr
Appearance: a colorless to light yellow liquid
Uses:
Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a reagent in chemical synthesis processes. It is commonly employed in organic synthesis reactions to introduce bromine atoms into organic compounds, such as in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and specialty chemicals.
Catalysis: It can serve as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in certain chemical reactions. It is involved in processes such as alkylation, dehydration, and hydrobromination reactions.
Cleaning and Etching: Hydrobromic acid is sometimes utilized in industrial cleaning applications, particularly for the removal of scale, rust, and mineral deposits from metal surfaces. May also be used for etching and surface treatment of metals, glass, and ceramics in manufacturing processes.
pH Adjustment: In certain industrial processes, it may be employed for pH adjustment or neutralization of alkaline solutions.
