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Organic Halide

Organobromides



Organobromides form highly reactive compounds when mixed with metals such as magnesium (Mg) or aluminum (Al); for this reason, they are used extensively in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, and other chemicals. The alkyl bromide, bromotrifluoromethane (CBrF3) is not poisonous and will not burn. It is used in portable fire extinguishers and in airplanes to stop engine fires while in flight. Halothane (CF3CHClBr), another organobromide, is used as a general medical anesthetic. Aryl bromides are colored and are used extensively as dyes and colorants. Alizarine Pure Blue B is an aryl bromide used to dye wool. The orange color in lipsticks is often D & C Orange No. 5, another member of the organobromide family.




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