Molybdenum(III) bromide

Molybdenum(III) bromide
Names
IUPAC names
Molybdenum(III) bromide
Molybdenum tribromide
Identifiers
13446-57-6 Yes
EC number 236-600-6
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PubChem 86472
Properties
MoBr3
Molar mass 335.70 g/mol
Appearance dark green to black solid
Density 4.89 g/cm3
Melting point 500 °C (932 °F; 773 K) (decomposes)
insoluble
Solubility soluble in pyridine
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Molybdenum(III) bromide is the inorganic compound with the formula MoBr3.

Preparation

Molybdenum(III) bromide is created by the reaction of elemental molybdenum and bromine gas in a carbon dioxide atmosphere at a temperature of 350 °C (662 °F).

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