Dibromodifluoromethane


Dibromodifluoromethane is a mixed halomethane. It is a colorless non-flammable liquid.
Along with Halons 1211, 2402, and 1301, it is the most effective fire extinguishers, however, also the most toxic one.
It is a class I ozone depleting substance.

Table of physical properties

PropertyValue
Density at 15 °C 2.3063 g.cm−3
Critical temperature 198.3 °C
Critical pressure 4.13 MPa
Refractive index at 20 °C, D1.398
Dipole moment0.7 D
Ozone depletion potential 0.4
Global warming potential 231