Bromides

24959-67-9Y Interactive image CHEBI:15858Y ChEMBL11685Y 254Y C01324N 259 952902IX06Y InChI=1S/BrH/h1H/p-1YKey: CPELXLSAUQHCOX-UHFFFAOYSA-MY [Br-] ChlorideIodide Abromideionis the negatively charged form (Br−) of the elementbromine, a member of thehalogens groupon theperiodic table.‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​ Most bromides are colorless. Bromides have many practical roles, being found in anticonvulsants, flame-retardant materials, and cell stains.Although uncommon, chronic toxicity from bromide can result inbromism, a syndrome with multiple neurological symptoms. Bromide toxicity can also cause a type of skin eruption, seepotassium bromide. The bromide ion has anionic radiusof 196 pm.