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Bromoform is a dense, non-flammable liquid used historically as a sedative and cough suppressant. Its primary industrial significance lies in its application as a high-density fluid for mineral ore separation in geological testing.
mineral ore separation fluid in geological testslaboratory reagentintermediate in chemical synthesis
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Safety Reference
Toxic
Harmful
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Bromoform (CAS 75-25-2) is 2903.69.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2903.69
EU CN code (8-digit)
2903 69 19
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bromoform
InChIKey
DIKBFYAXUHHXCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C(Br)(Br)Br
Synonyms (31)
MBR
R-20B3
Bromoform
Bromoform [UN2515] [Poison]
Bromoform, amylene stabilized
Bromoform, puriss.
Bromoforme
Bromoforme [French]
Bromoformio
Bromoformio [Italian]
Methane, tribromo-
Methenyl tribromide
Methyl tribromide
Tribrommethaan
Tribrommethaan [Dutch]
Tribrommethan
Tribrommethan [German]
Tribromometan
Tribromometan [Italian]
tribromomethane
Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
