Allyl Bromide

Roger Bolton

Roger Bolton

University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

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First published: 15 April 2001
Citations: 2

Abstract

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[106-95-6] C3H5Br (MW 120.99)

InChI = 1S/C3H5Br/c1-2-3-4/h2H,1,3H2

InChIKey = BHELZAPQIKSEDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

(electrophilic allylating agent attacking C, N, O, S, Se, and Te nucleophiles; homoallylic alcohols obtained selectively from aldehydes by various organometallic intermediates; addition reactions provide further reagents of wide applicability)

Physical Data: mp −119.4 °C; bp 71.3 °C; d 1.398 g cm−3.

Solubility: miscible with organic solvents; sparingly sol H2O.

Form Supplied in: yellow to brown liquid.

Purification: wash with water and with aqueous NaHCO3. Dry (MgSO4 or Na2SO4) and fractionally distill.

Handling, Storage, and Precautions: highly toxic; cancer suspect agent. Protect from light in brown glass.

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