Bromotrifluoromethane

Bromotrifluoromethane, commonly referred to by the code numbers Halon 1301, R13B1, Halon 13B1 or BTM, is an organic halide with the chemical formula CBrF3. It is used for gaseous fire suppression as a far less toxic alternative to bromochloromethane.

Bromotrifluoromethane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Bromotri(fluoro)methane
Other names
  • Bromotrifluoromethane
  • Trifluorobromomethane
  • Monobromotrifluoromethane
  • Trifluoromethyl bromide
  • Bromofluoroform
  • Carbon monobromide trifluoride
  • Halon 1301
  • BTM
  • Freon 13BI
  • Freon FE 1301
  • R 13B1
  • Halon 1301 BTM
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.000.807
EC Number
  • 200-887-6
RTECS number
  • PA5425000
UNII
UN number 1009
  • InChI=1S/CBrF3/c2-1(3,4)5 Y
    Key: RJCQBQGAPKAMLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/CBrF3/c2-1(3,4)5
    Key: RJCQBQGAPKAMLL-UHFFFAOYAV
  • BrC(F)(F)F
Properties
CBrF3
Molar mass 148.910 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless gas
Odor Odorless
Density 1.538 g/cm3 (at −58 °C (−72 °F))
Melting point −167.78 °C (−270.00 °F; 105.37 K)
Boiling point −57.75 °C (−71.95 °F; 215.40 K)
0.03 g/L (20 °C (68 °F))
log P 1.86
Vapor pressure 1434 kPa (20 °C (68 °F))
Hazards
Flash point Non-flammable
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
834,000 ppm (rat, 15 min)
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
 TWA 1000 ppm (6100 mg/m3)
REL (Recommended)
 TWA 1000 ppm (6100 mg/m3)
IDLH (Immediate danger)
 40,000 ppm
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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