Bromine Water, Saturated, approx. 3% (w/v)

As a saturated solution, it offers a consistent concentration of approximately 3% (w/v), eliminating the extreme hazards and technical difficulty associated with handling pure liquid bromine to prepare lab-scale quantities.

Features:

• Supplied in a Safety-coated Glass bottle that contains the liquid and vapors even if the glass is compromised
• Saturated at approximately 3% (w/v), ensuring consistent performance in qualitative and quantitative assays
• Eliminates the need to handle elemental bromine, significantly reducing laboratory risk and preparation time
• Manufactured by Ricca Chemical Company under strict quality control standards for reliable research results

Safety and Handling:

Caution: Highly Corrosive & Toxic: Bromine water is a strong oxidizing agent and can cause severe burns to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract

• Always use in a high-efficiency fume hood
• Wear appropriate PPE, including chemical-resistant gloves (Viton or Nitrile), a lab coat, and a full face shield or safety goggles
• Keep a neutralizing agent (such as sodium thiosulfate) nearby for spill management
• Store in a cool, dark place away from organic materials and reducing agents

Common Applications:

• Testing for Unsaturation: Rapidly identifies the presence of carbon-carbon double or triple bonds (alkenes and alkynes) via color change from orange/yellow to colorless
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a mild brominating agent for phenols, anilines, and other aromatic compounds
• Environmental Analysis: Employed in specialized water treatment testing and as an oxidizing reagent in various analytical protocols

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