Bromoform

High-Purity Bromoform Reference Materials for Precise Residue Analysis

Ensure the highest accuracy in your food and environmental residue analysis with HPC Standards GmbHs high-purity bromoform reference materials. Our products are rigorously tested to meet international quality requirements, providing reliable results for laboratories. Trust HPC Standards GmbH for compliance with regulatory limits and superior analytical performance.

Product		Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
Bromoform solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol		684177 75-25-2	1X1ML	Please log in.

Bromoform reference materials for accurate and reliable residue analysis in food and environmental laboratories.

Overview

Bromoform, also known as tribromomethane, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CHBr₃. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a high refractive index and density. Bromoform has a sweet odor similar to chloroform and is one of the four haloforms, the others being fluoroform, chloroform, and iodoform. It is primarily used as a laboratory reagent.

Uses

Bromoform is used in laboratories as an extraction solvent and for density separation of minerals. Historically, it was used as a solvent, sedative, and flame retardant. Bromoform is also known as an inhibitor of methanogenesis and is used in research to reduce methane emissions from ruminants.

Regulatory

Occupational exposure limits for bromoform have been set at 0.5 ppm. The EPA classifies bromoform as a probable human carcinogen, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has not classified it as to human carcinogenicity.

Monitoring

Bromoform is monitored in various environments, particularly in water where it can form as a disinfection byproduct when chlorine is added to drinking water. It is also found in higher concentrations in saltwater swimming pools.

Health Impact

Bromoform can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin. It is irritating to the respiratory tract, eyes, and skin, and may affect the central nervous system and liver. Its LD₅₀ is 7.2 mmol/kg in mice, or 1.8 g/kg.

Environmental Impact

Bromoform is produced naturally by phytoplankton and seaweeds in the ocean. It is somewhat soluble in water and readily evaporates into the air. Its release into the environment, either as liquid or vapor, is strongly inadvisable due to its volatility and environmental persistence.

Safety Measures

Precautionary measures include avoiding inhalation and skin contact. Proper protective equipment should be used when handling bromoform to prevent exposure.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for bromoform, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards, essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.