Melting point: |
−94 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: |
4 °C(lit.) |
Density |
1.7 g/cm3 |
vapor density |
3.3 (20 °C, vs air) |
vapor pressure |
1420 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
refractive index |
1.4432 |
Flash point: |
-34 °C |
storage temp. |
2-8°C |
solubility |
water: soluble |
form |
Colorless gas |
explosive limit |
~16% |
Water Solubility |
1.522 g/100 mL |
Merck |
13,6056 |
Henry's Law Constant |
0.72 at 21 °C (Gan and Yates, 1996) |
Exposure limits |
NIOSH REL: IDLH 250 ppm; OSHA PEL: C 20 ppm; ACGIH TLV:
TWA 5 ppm. |
Dielectric constant |
9.8(0℃) |
Stability: |
Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids. This is an ozone-depleting chemical, and its use is restricted in many countries. |
LogP |
1.190 |
CAS DataBase Reference |
74-83-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
IARC |
3 (Vol. 41, Sup 7, 71) 1999 |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
Methyl bromide(74-83-9) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Methyl bromide (74-83-9) |