Dibromochloromethane is a colorless to yellow, heavy and nonflammable compound with formula CHBr2Cl.

[3] Small quantities of dibromochloromethane are produced in ocean by algae.

[citation needed] Dibromochloromethane was formerly used as a flame retardant and as an intermediate in chemicals manufacturing.

Dibromochloromethane is also a disinfection byproduct, formed by the reaction of chlorine with natural organic matter and bromide ions in the raw water supply.

Also, it is able to reduce methane production in ruminants by 79 %[4] This article about an organic compound is a stub.