Halogenkimia
Halogenkimia
Halogenkimia
Interhalogen compounds
The halogens react with each other to form
interhalogen compounds. Diatomic interhalogen
compounds such as BrF, ICl, and ClF
bear resemblance to the pure halogens in
some respects. The properties and behaviour
of a diatomic interhalogen compound tend to
be intermediate between those of its parent
halogens. Some properties, however, are
found in neither parent halogen. For example,
Cl2 and I2 are soluble in CCl4, but ICl
is not since it is a polar molecule due to the
relatively large electronegativity difference
between I and Cl.
Organohalogen
compounds
Many synthetic organic compounds such as
plastic polymers, and a few natural ones, contain
halogen atoms; these are known as halogenated
compounds or organic halides.
Chlorine is by far the most abundant of the
halogens, and the only one needed in relatively
large amounts (as chloride ions) by humans.
For example, chloride ions play a key
role in brain function by mediating the action
of the inhibitory transmitter GABA and are
also used by the body to produce stomach
acid. Iodine is needed in trace amounts for
the production of thyroid hormones such as
thyroxine. On the other hand, neither fluorine
nor bromine are believed to be essential for
humans, although small amounts of fluoride
can make tooth enamel resistant to decay.
Polyhalogenated
compounds
Polyhalogenated compounds are industrially
created compounds substituted with multiple
halogens. Many of them are very toxic and
bioaccumulate in humans, and have a very
wide application range. They include the
much maligned PCB’s, PBDE’s, and PFC’s as
well as numerous other compounds.
Polyhalogenated
compounds
Polyhalogenated compounds are industrially
created compounds substituted with multiple
halogens. Many of them are very toxic and
bioaccumulate in humans, and have a very
wide application range. They include the
much maligned PCB’s, PBDE’s, and PFC’s as
well as numerous other compounds.
Drug discovery
In drug discovery, the incorporation of halogen
atoms into a lead drug candidate results
in analogues that are usually more lipophilic
and less water soluble.[1] Consequently, halogen
atoms are used to improve penetration
through lipid membranes and tissues. Consequently,
there is an tendency for some
halogenated drugs to accumulate in adipose
tissue.
The chemical reactivity of halogen atoms
depends on both their point of attachment to
the lead and the nature of the halogen. Aromatic
halogen groups are far less reactive
than aliphatic halogen groups, which can exhibit
considerable chemical reactivity. For
aliphatic carbon-halogen bonds the C-F bond
is the strongest and usually less chemically
reactive than aliphatic C-H bonds. The other
aliphatic-halogen bonds are weaker, their reactivity
increasing down the periodic table.
They are usually more chemically reactive
than aliphatic C-H bonds. Consequently, the
most common halogen substitutions are the
less reactive aromatic fluorine and chlorine
groups.
Solubility in water
Fluorine reacts vigorously with water to produce
oxygen (O2) and hydrogen fluoride
(HF):[2]
2 F2(g) + 2 H2O(l) → O2(g) + 4 HF(aq)
Chlorine has minimal solubility of 0.7g Cl2
per kg of water at ambient temperature
(21oC).[3] Dissolved chlorine reacts to form
hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hypochlorous
acid, a solution that can be used as a disinfectant
or bleach:
Cl2(g) + H2O(l) → HCl(aq) + HClO(aq)
Bromine has a solubility of 3.41 g per 100 g
of water,[4] but it slowly reacts to form hydrogen
bromide (HBr) and hypobromous acid
(HBrO):
Br2(g) + H2O(l) → HBr(aq) + HBrO(aq)
Iodine, however, is minimally soluble in water
(0.03 g/100 g water @ 20 °C) and does
not react with it.[5] However, iodine will form
an aqueous solution in the presence of iodide
ion, such as by addition of potassium iodide
(KI), because the triiodide ion is formed.