Bromal hydrate is an organobromine compound with the chemical formula C2H3Br3O2.

It is the bromine analogue of chloral hydrate.

[1] It has hypnotic and analgesic properties but acts like a stimulant at lower doses.

[4] Its direct effect on the heart muscles is stronger than that of chloral hydrate.

[3] Its analgesic effects were attributed to the proposed metabolism to bromoform.