Description

Hypobromous Acid is a powerful oxidizing agent and brominating compound with the CAS registry number 14380-62-2. It is valued for its high reactivity and biocidal efficacy, making it a critical intermediate and active ingredient in demanding industrial processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the water treatment, chemical synthesis, and disinfection sectors who require a reliable and potent source of bromine chemistry.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: As a highly effective biocide and disinfectant for cooling towers, process water, and recreational water systems, offering an alternative to chlorine.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile brominating agent and oxidizing reagent in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Disinfectant Formulations: Used in the production of high-performance disinfectants and sanitizers for healthcare, food processing, and institutional cleaning.
• Pulp & Paper Bleaching: Acts as a selective bleaching agent in pulp processing to achieve high brightness with reduced environmental impact.
• Oilfield Applications: Employed for microbial control in hydraulic fracturing fluids, water flooding, and produced water management.
• Laboratory & Research: Utilized as a standard reagent in analytical chemistry and research studies involving oxidation-reduction reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hypobromous Acid
CAS No.	14380-62-2
Molecular Formula	HBrO
Molecular Weight	96.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromic(I) acid; Hydroxybromine oxide; Bromanol; Oxobromine; HOBr; Hypobromous acid solution; Bromine hydroxide
EINECS	238-351-2

Quality Control

Our Hypobromous Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to meet precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, concentration, and key parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong acid and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under appropriate conditions to minimize decomposition and maintain stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Assay (HBrO)	Contact for details
Concentration	Available in various standard and custom concentrations
pH	Contact for details
Bromide (Br⁻) Content	Contact for details
Identification (IR)	Complies

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.