Methyl Bromide

CH₃Br

IUPAC: Bromomethane

CAS: 74-83-9

Overview

Methyl bromide was one of the most effective soil fumigants until being phased out under the Montreal Protocol for ozone depletion.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 3 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Bromine Br 1 79.9040

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×3
3.2%
C
Carbon ×1
12.7%
Br
Bromine ×1
84.2%

Uses

  • • Historical soil fumigant
  • • Quarantine treatment

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Still permitted for quarantine and pre-shipment fumigation of goods at ports

Safety

  • ⚠ Ozone depleting substance
  • ⚠ Highly toxic
  • ⚠ Neurotoxic

Structure

SMILES

CBr

Properties

Type
organic
State
gas
Molar Mass
94.94 g/mol
Density
0.0036 g/cm³
Melting Point
-93.7 °C
Boiling Point
3.6 °C
Solubility
17.5 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
93.9418
XLogP
1.0
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methyl Bromide?
Methyl Bromide (CH₃Br) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Bromomethane.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Bromide?
Methyl Bromide has a molar mass of 94.94 g/mol.
What state is Methyl Bromide at room temperature?
Methyl Bromide is a gas at room temperature.
Is Methyl Bromide organic or inorganic?
Methyl Bromide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methyl Bromide?
Methyl Bromide (CH₃Br) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Bromine (Br).