Properties of Bromobenzene (C6H5Br)
Bromobenzene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5Br. It is a derivative of benzene in which one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a bromine atom. Bromobenzene is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid that is often used as a solvent in various chemical reactions and organic synthesis.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of bromobenzene properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass | 157.01 g/mol |
| Density | 1495 kg/m3 |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 1.13 mPa·s |
| Surface Tension | 35.82 mN/m |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | -30.8 °C |
| Boiling Point | 156.2 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.111 W/m·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αV) | 8.6×10-4 1/°C |
| Vapor Pressure (25°C) | 0.556 kPa |
| Critical Constants | Metric |
| Critical Temperature (Tc) | 397 °C |
| Critical Pressure (Pc) | 4.519 MPa |
| Critical Molar Volume (Vc) | 324 cm3/mol |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) | 5.45 |
| Optical Properties | Metric |
| Refractive Index (589 nm) | 1.5602 |
| Hazardous Data | Metric |
| Flash Point | 51 °C |
| Autoignition Temperature | 565 °C |
| NFPA Rating (Health) | 1 |
| NFPA Rating (Fire) | 2 |
| NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 0 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.