Sodium bromide

Independent reference data for Sodium bromide (CAS 7647-15-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Found in some salt deposits; Used in photography, to make bromides and organic chemicals, as a therapeutic sedative and hypnotic, and formerly as a veterinary medicine; [HSDB] Used to control algae, bacteria, and fungi in water systems (pasteurizing, canning, pulp & paper manufacturing, and ornamental ponds); Also used to repel moths from clothing and fleas from pets; [Reference #1]Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

SODIUM BROMIDE; 7647-15-6; Sedoneural; Bromide salt of sodium; Bromnatrium; Trisodium tribromide; Sodium bromide (NaBr); NaBr; Caswell No. 750A; Natrum bromatum; DTXSID3034903; LC1V549NOM; NSC-77384; DTXCID1014903; CHEBI:63004; bromosodium

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
GHS notification summary	22.6% (188 / 831)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	22.6% (188 / 831)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (11%), H336 (10.7%), H360 (53.2%), H361 (10.7%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 22.6% (188 of 831) of reports.

H319 (11%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

What the public record says

Sodium bromide is identified by CAS 7647-15-6, molecular formula NaBr and molecular weight 101.91 g/mol. UNII LC1V549NOM; ChEBI 63004; InChIKey JHJLBTNAGRQEKS-UHFFFAOYSA-M. Boiling Point: 1390 °C; Boiling Point: 1390 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 755 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.