Dibromodifluoromethane

• Difluordibrommethan
• H 1202

Colorless liquid

Liquid

2.3063 g · cm -3 ( 15 ° C)

-110 ° C

24.5 ° C

920 mbar ( 20 ° C)

• Practically insoluble in water
• Soluble in methanol and ether

1.398 (20 ° C)

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Dibromodifluoromethane is a chemical compound from the group of halogenated hydrocarbons.

Production and representation

Dibromodifluoromethane can be obtained by the vapor phase bromination of difluoromethane.

It is also formed in the fluorination of carbon tetrabromide.

Properties

Dibromodifluoromethane is a very volatile, colorless liquid that is practically insoluble in water. It decomposes when heated and has an ozone depletion potential of 1.25.

Use

Dibromodifluoromethane is used as the extinguishing agent, and as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and quaternary ammonium compounds.