| Formula / Notation | C3H5Br |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 106-95-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 120.98 |
| Melting Point | -182 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 158 °F at 760 mmHg (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 |
| 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... |
| Also Known As | 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- |
| Category | Laboratory 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
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
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -182 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 158 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.4161 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 120.98 |
| Solubility | Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride |
| 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... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
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).
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Allyl bromide is: C3H5Br