Nomenclature
CAS number: 10476-81-0
Br
2Sr; mol wt 247.43.
Br 64.59%, Sr 35.41%.
SrBr
2.
Description and references
Acute toxicity: K. W. Cochran et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 1, 637 (1950).
Derivative
Hexahydrate.
Properties
Colorless, deliquesc crystals or white granules;
bitter saline taste. mp 88° when rapidly heated; mp 643° when anhydr. Loses all its water at 180°. Sol
in 0.35 part water; sol in alcohol. Insol in ether. The aq soln
is neutral. Incompat: Soluble sulfates. LD50 i.p. in rats: 1000 mg/kg (Cochran).Therapeutic Category
Has been used as anticonvulsant.
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Has been used as sedative, anticonvulsant.
Keywords
Anticonvulsant