Tribromoacetonitrile Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

129.8±35.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

2.938±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

solubility 

Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform

form 

Oil

color 

Yellow to Dark Yellow

Stability:

Light Sensitive

EPA Substance Registry System

Tribromoacetonitrile (75519-19-6)

Tribromoacetonitrile Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) produced in the chlorination or chloramination of drinking water.

General Description

Liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Reacts with steam and strong acids to hazardous vapors. .

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Very toxic. Hazardous decomposition products.