Pharmaceutical Materials

CAS Number: 506-68-3

Molecular Formula: CBrN

Molecular Weight: 105.92 g/mol A

ppearance: Colorless or white needle-like or cubic crystals, volatile at room temperature

Usage: Used as a pesticide, military poison gas, and in the preparation of cyanides and organic synthesis.

 

Category	Details
Basic Information
Name	Cyanogen bromide
Aliases	Bromine cyanide; Bromocyanide; CNBr
Chemical Formula	CBrN
Molecular Weight	105.92
CAS Registry Number	506-68-3
Physical Properties
Appearance	Colorless or white needle-like or cubic crystals, volatile at room temperature
Melting Point	50~53°C (or 52°C)
Boiling Point	61~62°C
Density	2.02 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
Solubility	Easily soluble in alcohols and ethers
Hazard Information
Hazard Category	Toxic substance (Class 6.1)
Health Hazards	Similar to hydrocyanic acid with significant irritation. Inhalation can cause cyanosis, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, convulsions, respiratory difficulty, coughing, severe cases may lead to pulmonary edema and death. It is highly irritating to eyes and skin, causing burns. Ingestion can cause irritation or burns to the mouth and stomach, potentially fatal.
Main Uses
Applications	Commonly used as a chemical reagent in organic synthesis, alchemy, pesticide production, and as a specific cleavage agent in protein chemistry research. It is particularly important in protein sequencing, structural analysis, and recombinant protein purification.

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