Molybdenum(II) bromide

Molybdenum(II) bromide

Names
IUPAC names Molybdenum(II) bromide Molybdenum dibromide
Identifiers
CAS Number	13446-56-5 Y
ChemSpider	127051
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	144025
InChI InChI=1S/2BrH.Mo/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 Key: GMMJTCLAKDKBCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L InChI=1/2BrH.Mo/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2/rBr2Mo/c1-3-2 Key: GMMJTCLAKDKBCZ-FZEMPDIIAF
SMILES Br[Mo]Br
Properties
Chemical formula	MoBr2
Molar mass	225.75 g/mol
Appearance	yellow-red solid hygroscopic
Density	4.88 g/cm3
Melting point	700 °C (1,292 °F; 973 K) (decomposes)
Solubility in water	insoluble
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Molybdenum(II) bromide is an inorganic compound with the formula MoBr₂.

Preparation

Molybdenum(II) bromide is created by the reaction of elemental molybdenum(II) chloride with lithium bromide.

Alternatively, it can be prepared by the disproportionation of molybdenum(III) bromide in a vacuum at 600 °C (1,112 °F).

References

• Momlybdenum dibromide at Web Elements