Bromoform

Bromoform is a halogenated organic compound with the chemical formula CHBr₃. It is one of the brominated trihalomethanes. Bromoform is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ether and alcohol.

Chemical Formula: CHBr₃

Appearance: A colorless, heavy liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor.

Uses:

• Solvent: Bromoform is used as a solvent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is particularly useful for extracting organic compounds from aqueous solutions due to its low water solubility.

• Reagent: It acts as a reagent in chemical reactions, such as the Hell-Volhard-Zelinsky reaction, which is used for the alpha-bromination of carboxylic acids.

• Analytical Chemistry: Generally used as a solvent and reagent in analytical chemistry techniques, particularly in chromatography and spectrophotometry.

• Additional Applications: Bromoform has industrial applications, including in the production of plastics, resins, and pharmaceuticals.