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Dibromodichloromethane is a useful research chemical used as a reactant in the reduction of polyhalogenated methanes by surface-bound Fe(II) in aqeuous suspensions of iron oxide minerals.

Crystallise CBr2Cl2, repeatedly from its melt, after washing with aqueous Na2S2O3 and drying with BaO. Alternatively, distil it in a vacuum. Store away from light. [Beilstein 1 H 68, 1 III 88, 1 IV 82.]