What Is Hydrobromic Acid Used for?

Hydrobromic Acid (HBr) is used as a source of Bromine in industrial syntheses. It is a strong acid in aqueous solution, used for preparation of catalyst in PTA/PET production, electrolyte for energy storage, and as a hydrobromination agent in a broad range of organic processes (for Pharma and Agro applications).

What is HBr used for?

HBr is used both as a reagent and a catalyst in a variety of organic reactions; it is also used for the preparation of numerous bromide compounds. Anhydrous HBr is shipped in high pressure steel cylinders.

What type of acid is hydrobromic acid?

Hydrobromic acid is a strong acid formed by dissolving the diatomic molecule hydrogen bromide (HBr) in water. "Constant boiling" hydrobromic acid is an aqueous solution that distills at 124.3 °C and contains 47.6% HBr by mass, which is 8.77 mol/L.