Dibromochloromethane
Dibromochloromethane is a colorless to yellow, heavy and nonflammable compound with formula Template:Chem.[1][2] It is a trihalomethane. The substance has a sweet odour.[3] Small quantities of dibromochloromethane are produced in ocean by algae.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Applications
Dibromochloromethane was formerly used as a flame retardant and as an intermediate in chemicals manufacturing. Today it is used only as a laboratory reagent. Dibromochloromethane is also a disinfection byproduct, formed by the reaction of chlorine with natural organic matter and bromide ions in the raw water supply. As a result, it is commonly found in chlorinated drinking water. Also, it is able to reduce methane production in ruminants by 79 %[4]
See also
References
External links
- Dibromochlormethane in greenfacts.org glossary
- Dibromochloromethane toxicological review
- ToxFAQ for bromoform at ATSDR
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