| Formula / Notation | C4H4BrNO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 128-08-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 177.98 |
| Melting Point | 173-175 °C (slight decomposition) |
| Boiling Point | 338.9 °C at 101.325 kPa |
| Density | 2.098 g/cu cm at 25 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 1.47 g/100 g water at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Solid with a mild odor of bromine; [Merck Index] White, pale yellow, or cream-colored powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
| Also Known As | 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione; n-bromobutanimide; RefChem:6049; 128-08-5; 1-Bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione; Succinbromimide; 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-bromo-; Succinbromide; 1-Bromo-2,5-pyrrolidinedione; Succinibromimide |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is N-Bromosuccinimide?
N-bromosuccinimide is a five-membered cyclic dicarboximide compound having a bromo substituent on the nitrogen atom. It has a role as a reagent. It is a dicarboximide, an organobromine compound and a pyrrolidinone. It is functionally related to a succinimide.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione
Other Names / Synonyms: 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione; n-bromobutanimide; RefChem:6049; 128-08-5; 1-Bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione; Succinbromimide; 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-bromo-; Succinbromide; 1-Bromo-2,5-pyrrolidinedione; Succinibromimide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 173-175 °C (slight decomposition) |
| Boiling Point | 338.9 °C at 101.325 kPa |
| Density | 2.098 g/cu cm at 25 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 177.98 |
| Solubility | In water, 1.47 g/100 g water at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Solid with a mild odor of bromine; [Merck Index] White, pale yellow, or cream-colored powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
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
N-bromosuccinimide is a five-membered cyclic dicarboximide compound having a bromo substituent on the nitrogen atom. It has a role as a reagent. It is a dicarboximide, an organobromine compound and a pyrrolidinone. It is functionally related to a succinimide.
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 N-Bromosuccinimide is: C4H4BrNO2