Description

Xenon(II) Dibromide is a reactive inorganic compound of the noble gas xenon. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a potent fluorinating and oxidizing agent in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized in research and development laboratories for the synthesis of novel fluoroorganic compounds and in materials science for surface modification and etching processes.

Application

• Advanced Fluorination Reactions: Acts as a selective fluorinating agent in organic synthesis for introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecules.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the surface treatment and etching of specialized materials, including semiconductors and ceramics.
• Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor or co-catalyst in the development of novel catalytic systems for oxidation processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent in exploratory chemistry for synthesizing new xenon compounds and studying noble gas reactivity.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-value, fluorinated intermediates for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xenon(II) Dibromide
CAS No.	73378-57-1
Molecular Formula	XeBr₂
Molecular Weight	291.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Xenon dibromide; Dibromoxenon; Xenon bromide (XeBr₂); Xenon(2+) dibromide
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Quality Control

Our Xenon(II) Dibromide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (XeBr₂)	≥ 95.0%
Xenon Content	≥ 45.0%
Bromide Content	≥ 54.5%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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