Dibromochloromethane Explained

Dibromochloromethane is a colorless to yellow, heavy and nonflammable compound with formula .^{[1] [2]} It is a trihalomethane.The substance has a sweet odour.^[3] Small quantities of dibromochloromethane are produced in ocean by algae.

Applications

Dibromochloromethane was formerly used as a flame retardant and as an intermediate in chemicals manufacturing. Today it is used only as a laboratory reagent. Dibromochloromethane is also a disinfection byproduct, formed by the reaction of chlorine with natural organic matter and bromide ions in the raw water supply. As a result, it is commonly found in chlorinated drinking water.Also, it is able to reduce methane production in ruminants by 79 %^[4]

See also

• Asparagopsis taxiformis

External links

• Dibromochlormethane in greenfacts.org glossary
• Dibromochloromethane toxicological review
• ToxFAQ for bromoform at ATSDR

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dibromochloromethane. Sigma Aldrich. sigmaaldrich.com. 7 June 2017.
2. Web site: Public Health Statement for Bromoform and Dibromochloromethane. atsdr.cdc.gov. 7 June 2017.
3. Web site: BROMOFORM AND DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE. atsdr.cdc.gov. 7 June 2017.
4. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299274346_Identification_of_bioactives_from_the_red_seaweed_Asparagopsis_taxiformis_that_promote_antimethanogenic_activity_in_vitro Identification of bioactives from the red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis that promote antimethanogenic activity in vitro