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Calcium bromide

CAS：7789-41-5
MW:199.886
MF：Br2Ca

Calcium bromide, with the chemical formula CaBr2 and CAS registry number 7789-41-5, is a compound known for its various applications in different industries. This white crystalline solid is composed of calcium cations and bromide anions. It is commonly used as a drilling fluid additive in oil and gas wells, where it helps to control the formation pressure and prevent the collapse of well walls. Calcium bromide is also used as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions and as a flame retardant in certain materials. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential use in medical applications, such as in the treatment of epilepsy and as an anticonvulsant. Overall, calcium bromide is an important compound with diverse uses across different fields.

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Names and ldentifier
Properties
Use and Manufacturing
Safety and Handling
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Computational chemical data
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1. Names and Identifiers

1.1 Name: Calcium bromide

1.2 Synonyms: CaBr2; Calcium bromide solution; CALCIUM (II) BROMIDE; Calcium bromide (CaBr2); Calcium dibromide; calciumbromide(cabr2); calciumbromideanhydrous;

1.3 CAS No.: 7789-41-5

1.4 CID: 5360316

1.5 EINECS: 232-164-6

1.6 Molecular Formula: Br2Ca

1.7 Inchi: InChI=1S/2BrH.Ca/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2

1.8 InChkey: WGEFECGEFUFIQW-UHFFFAOYSA-L

1.9 Canonical Smiles: [Ca+2].[Br-].[Br-]

1.10 Isomers Smiles: [Ca+2].[Br-].[Br-]

2. Properties

2.1 Appearance: WHITE HYGROSCOPIC POWDER.

2.2 Storage: Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.

2.3 Color/Form: White to off-white

2.4 Decomposition: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /hydrogen bromides/.

2.5 Odor: Odorless

2.6 PH: The aqueous solution is neutral or only slightly alkaline to litmus.

2.7 Water Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 30°C: 142

2.8 Stability: hygroscopic

2.9 StorageTemp: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.

3. Use and Manufacturing

3.1 Description: Calciumbromide, CaBr2, is a colorless crystalline solid with a melting point of 765°C. It is deliquescent and is soluble in water and absolute alcohol. Calcium bromide is used in medicine. Calcium bromide(hydrated), CaBr2·3H20, has a meiting point of 80.5℃.

3.2 Usage: Calcium bromide (CaBr2) is used as a developer for photographic film and paper and as adehydrating agent (drying agent), food preservative, and fire retardant.

4. Safety and Handling

4.1 Safety: Hazard Codes:? Xi
Risk Statements: 38
38:?Irritating to the skin ?
Safety Statements:?22-24/25
22:?Do not breathe dust??
24/25:?Avoid contact with skin and eyes
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: EV9328000

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4.2 Sensitive: Hygroscopic

4.3 Specification

When strongly heated in air, Calcium bromide will produce calcium oxide and bromine.

2 CaBr₂ + O₂ → 2 CaO + 2 Br₂

4.4 Toxicity

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	intraperitoneal	740mg/kg (740mg/kg)	BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX) BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION	Oyo Yakuri. Pharmacometrics. Vol. 16, Pg. 229, 1978.
mouse	LD50	subcutaneous	1580mg/kg (1580mg/kg)	?	Oyo Yakuri. Pharmacometrics. Vol. 20, Pg. 693, 1980.
rat	LD50	intraperitoneal	437mg/kg (437mg/kg)	SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX) BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA	Oyo Yakuri. Pharmacometrics. Vol. 16, Pg. 229, 1978.
rat	LD50	oral	4100mg/kg (4100mg/kg)	BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER	National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0539228,

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5. MSDS

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage, Category 1

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statement(s)	H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention	P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response	P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/\u2026
Storage	none
Disposal	none

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

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6. Synthesis Route

7789-41-5Total: 10 Synthesis Route

7726-95-6

7789-41-5 311 Suppliers

7440-70-2 71 Suppliers

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7. Precursor and Product

precursor:

74-96-4

7440-70-2

67530-61-4

10035-10-6

781577-54-6

75-20-7

75-25-2

product:

54732-63-7

7550-35-8

7647-15-6

3511-90-8

8. Computed Properties

Molecular Weight：199.886g/mol
Molecular Formula：Br₂Ca
Compound Is Canonicalized：True
XLogP3-AA：199.79722
Monoisotopic Mass：197.79927
Complexity：0
Rotatable Bond Count：0
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count：0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count：2
Topological Polar Surface Area：0
Heavy Atom Count：：3
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count：0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count：0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count：0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count：0
Isotope Atom Count：0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count：3
CACTVS Substructure Key Fingerprint：AAADcQAAAAAAGAgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA==

9.Other Information

Usage: Calcium bromide is a dehydrating agent used in photography, food preservatives, wood preservatives, fire retardants and freezing mixtures. It is used as an oxidizer for mercury emissions control. It is widely used for the preparation of drilling fluids, completion fluids and drilling muds formulations. It also finds application in the manufacture of mineral water.

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Usage: CaBr2 is mainly used as a dense aqueous solution for drilling fluid. It is also used in neuroses medication, freezing mixtures, food preservatives, photography and fire retardants.

Storage features: Dry. Separated from strong oxidants.

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11. Related Questions

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