CAS No. : 7789-49-3 

Molecular Formula : NiBr₂·3H₂O 

Molecular Weight : 272.55 

Appearance : Greenish yellow crystal powder 

Solubility : Soluble in water, ethyl alcohol,methyl alcohol,acetone,diethyl ether and liquid ammonia.

Insoluble in methylbenzene. 

Sensitivity : Hygroscopic 

Application : It is used as raw materials of pharmaceuticals and key intermediates of organic 

synthesis, as a catalyst in cross-coupling reactions, used in preparation of paramagnetic trans-diaquabis 

(N,N-diethylethylenediamine) nickel(II) bromide and diamagnetic bis (N,N-diethylethylenediamine) nickel(II) bromide. 

Storage : Kept in containers tightly closed.Stored in a cool,dry and well-ventilated warehouse. Incompatible with oxidizing agents,alkali metals.