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Allyl bromide

IUPAC: 3-bromoprop-1-ene

C3H5Br Laboratory Reagents CAS 106-95-6
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Formula / NotationC3H5Br
CAS Number106-95-6
Molecular Weight120.98
Melting Point-182 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point158 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density1.4161 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
SolubilityMiscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride
AppearanceAllyl bromide appears as a clear colorless to light yellow liquid with an irritating unpleasant odor. Flash point 30 °F. Irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Toxic by skin absorption. Den...
Also Known As3-bromoprop-1-ene; 106-95-6; 3-Bromopropene; 3-Bromo-1-propene; 1-Propene, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromopropylene; 2-Propenyl bromide; Bromallylene; 1-Bromo-2-propene; Propene, 3-bromo-
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Allyl bromide?

Allyl bromide (C3H5Br) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Allyl bromide appears as a clear colorless to light yellow liquid with an irritating unpleasant odor. Flash point 30 °F. Irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Toxic by skin absorption. Den.... It has a molecular weight of 120.98 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-bromoprop-1-ene. Boiling point: 158 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -182 °F (USCG, 1999).

Formula & Notation

C3H5Br

IUPAC Name: 3-bromoprop-1-ene

Other Names / Synonyms: 3-bromoprop-1-ene; 106-95-6; 3-Bromopropene; 3-Bromo-1-propene; 1-Propene, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromopropylene; 2-Propenyl bromide; Bromallylene; 1-Bromo-2-propene; Propene, 3-bromo-

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Allyl bromide appears as a clear colorless to light yellow liquid with an irritating unpleasant odor. Flash point 30 °F. Irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Toxic by skin absorption. Den.... Molecular formula: C3H5Br. Molecular weight: 120.98 g/mol. Boiling point: 158 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -182 °F (USCG, 1999). Density: 1.4161 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride. Vapor pressure: 136.0 [mmHg]. LogP: 1.8.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-182 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point158 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density1.4161 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight120.98
SolubilityMiscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride
AppearanceAllyl bromide appears as a clear colorless to light yellow liquid with an irritating unpleasant odor. Flash point 30 °F. Irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Toxic by skin absorption. Den...

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

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Key Facts

Term Allyl bromide
Formula C3H5Br
CAS Number 106-95-6
Molecular Weight 120.98
Synonyms 3-bromoprop-1-ene; 106-95-6; 3-Bromopropene; 3-Bromo-1-propene; 1-Propene, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromopropylene; 2-Propenyl bromide; Bromallylene; 1-Bromo-2-propene; Propene, 3-bromo-

Frequently Asked Questions

Allyl bromide (C3H5Br) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Allyl bromide appears as a clear colorless to light yellow liquid with an irritating unpleasant odor. Flash point 30 °F. Irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Toxic by skin absorption. Den.... It has a molecular weight of 120.98 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-bromoprop-1-ene. Boiling point: 158 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -182 °F (USCG, 1999).

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