It is a reddish brown volatile and syrupy liquid. Its boiling point is 58°C.
Its average density is 3.12.
The smell of its vapors is very pungent and distasteful. Its vapor is very toxic and when it comes in contact with the skin, it causes wounds on it.
It is soluble in water in sufficient quantity. Its aqueous solution is called Bromine Water. It is also abundantly soluble in carbnic solvents.