Sodium Bromide

NaBr

IUPAC: Sodium bromide

CAS: 7647-15-6

Overview

Sodium bromide is a white crystalline salt used in drilling fluids, photography, and as a pharmaceutical sedative. It was the first effective anti-epileptic drug.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Sodium Na 1 22.9900
Bromine Br 1 79.9040

Elemental Composition

Na
Sodium ×1
22.3%
Br
Bromine ×1
77.7%

Uses

  • • Drilling fluid
  • • Photography
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Water treatment

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Was widely prescribed as a sedative in the 19th century, leading to chronic bromide poisoning

Structure

SMILES

[Na+].[Br-]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
102.89 g/mol
Density
3.2100 g/cm³
Melting Point
747.0 °C
Boiling Point
1390.0 °C
Solubility
943 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
101.9081
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Bromide?
Sodium Bromide (NaBr) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium bromide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Bromide?
Sodium Bromide has a molar mass of 102.89 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Bromide at room temperature?
Sodium Bromide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Bromide organic or inorganic?
Sodium Bromide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Bromide?
Sodium Bromide (NaBr) is composed of Sodium (Na), Bromine (Br).