Bromowy

Bromowy is the Polish adjective derived from bromine, the element with symbol Br. It is used to describe substances, reactions, or properties that involve bromine or the process of bromination. In scientific terminology, it commonly appears in phrases such as związek bromowy (bromine-containing compound), reakcja bromowa (bromination), or kwas bromowy (bromic acid).

Inorganic chemistry uses bromowy to denote compounds that contain bromine. Examples include a wide range of bromine-containing species, from elemental bromine itself to bromides and brominated oxoacids. The term is also found in names of acids, such as kwas bromowy, historically referring to bromic acid (HBrO3), and in contexts describing reactions that involve bromine.

In organic chemistry, bromowanie (bromination) is a major class of reactions described by the adjective bromowy. These processes introduce bromine into organic molecules, often via electrophilic addition to double bonds or substitution reactions. Common reagents include Br2 and N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), used for allylic or aromatic bromination. Bromination is a key step in the synthesis of many intermediates and in the preparation of brominated polymers and pharmaceuticals.

Safety and handling considerations apply to bromowy compounds, as bromine and many brominated substances can be corrosive, toxic, or reactive. Proper laboratory practices and protective equipment are essential when working with bromine-containing materials.

See also: bromine, halogens, bromination, brominated compounds.