Molybdenum(II) bromide

Molybdenum(II) bromide is an inorganic compound with the formula MoBr₂. It forms yellow-red crystals.[1]

Molybdenum(II) bromide

Names
IUPAC names Molybdenum(II) bromide Molybdenum dibromide
Identifiers
CAS Number	13446-56-5
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	127051
PubChem CID	144025
InChI InChI=1S/2BrH.Mo/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 Key: GMMJTCLAKDKBCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L InChI=1/2BrH.Mo/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2/rBr2Mo/c1-3-2 Key: GMMJTCLAKDKBCZ-FZEMPDIIAF
SMILES Br[Mo]Br
Properties
Chemical formula	MoBr2
Molar mass	225.75 g/mol
Appearance	yellow-red solid hygroscopic
Density	4.88 g/cm^3
Melting point	700 °C (1,292 °F; 973 K) (decomposes)
Solubility in water	insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation

Molybdenum(II) bromide is created by the reaction of elemental molybdenum(II) chloride with lithium bromide.

Alternatively, it can be prepared by the disproportionation of molybdenum(III) bromide in a vacuum at 600 °C (1,112 °F).

References

1. Perry, Dale L. (2011). Handbook of Inorganic Compounds (2nd ed.). Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis. p. 279. ISBN 978-1-4398-1461-1.

• Molybdenum dibromide at Web Elements