Tin(II) bromide

Tin(II) bromide, also known as stannous bromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SnBr2. It contains tin and bromide ions. The tin is in its +2 oxidation state.

Properties
Tin(II) bromide is a yellowish solid. Its color is between the bright orange tin(II) iodide and the colorless tin(II) chloride. It is a reducing agent. 

Preparation
It is made by reacting tin or its oxide with hydrobromic acid.

Uses
Tin(II) bromide is used to make organic compounds with tin atoms attached.

Related pages
Tin(II) iodide
Tin(IV) bromide

Category:Tin compounds
Category:Bromides