Phosphorus tribromide (7789-60-8)

Identification
Name:	Phosphorus tribromide
CAS:	7789-60-8
EINECS:	232-178-2
Molecular Formula:	Br3P
Molecular Weight:	270.69
InChI:	InChI=1/Br3P/c1-4(2)3
Molecular Structure:
Properties
Transport:	UN 1808
Density:	2.88
Stability:	Stable, but reacts violently with water. Incompatible with moisture, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, reactive metals, acids, alcohols.
Refractive index:	1.697
Water Solubility:	reacts
Solubility:	decomposes
Appearance:	colorless to pale yellow liquid
Specification:	Chemical Stability: Moisture sensitive.? Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water.? Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents.? Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, oxides of phosphorus, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.? Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.
Report:	Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Packinggroup:	II
Sensitive:	Moisture Sensitive
Color:	Fuming colorless liquid PALE YELLOW LIQUID
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols	C:Corrosive