7790-38-7

Melting Point：350 °C (dec.)(lit.)

CAS No.7790-38-7 is a white crystalline solid, commonly known as Sodium Bromide. Sodium Bromide is used as a source of free bromide ions in a variety of chemical and biochemical processes. It is also used as a component in photographic developers, as a fire-retardant additive in plastics, as a disinfectant and as a source of bromide ions in the preparation of pharmaceuticals.

Sodium Bromide is a strong oxidizing agent and is highly corrosive. It is soluble in water and alcohol, but insoluble in ether and chloroform. Sodium Bromide has the molecular formula NaBr and a molecular weight of 102.89. It is a white crystalline solid and exists as anhydrous and monohydrate forms. It is stable under normal temperatures and pressures, but can decompose in the presence of light or heat.

In industrial applications, Sodium Bromide is used as a catalyst in the manufacture of polymers, as a fire retardant in plastics, as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a disinfectant. It is also used in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, photographic developers, and flame retardants. In the health sector, it is used to treat certain types of infections, as a diuretic and as an expectorant.

Sodium Bromide is considered to be a hazardous substance and should be handled with care. It is toxic by ingestion and contact with skin and eyes. It can cause skin irritation, skin burns, and eye damage. Ingestion or inhalation of Sodium Bromide can cause nausea, vomiting, and central nervous system depression. Wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection when handling Sodium Bromide.