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Methylmagnesium bromide

IUPAC: magnesium;carbanide;bromide

CH3BrMg Laboratory Reagents CAS 75-16-1
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Formula / NotationCH3BrMg
CAS Number75-16-1
Molecular Weight119.24
SolubilitySoluble in ether and tetrahydrofuran; insoluble in hydrocarbons
AppearanceMethyl magnesium bromide in ethyl ether appears as a colorless cloudy solution in diethyl ether. Vapors heavier than air.
Also Known Asmagnesium;carbanide;bromide; 75-16-1; METHYL MAGNESIUM BROMIDE; Magnesium, bromomethyl-; Bromomethylmagnesium; HSDB 1163; EINECS 200-844-1; UN1928; DTXSID7052496; 22CW9773DF
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Methylmagnesium bromide?

Methylmagnesium bromide (CH3BrMg) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Methyl magnesium bromide in ethyl ether appears as a colorless cloudy solution in diethyl ether. Vapors heavier than air.. It has a molecular weight of 119.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is magnesium;carbanide;bromide.

Formula & Notation

CH3BrMg

IUPAC Name: magnesium;carbanide;bromide

Other Names / Synonyms: magnesium;carbanide;bromide; 75-16-1; METHYL MAGNESIUM BROMIDE; Magnesium, bromomethyl-; Bromomethylmagnesium; HSDB 1163; EINECS 200-844-1; UN1928; DTXSID7052496; 22CW9773DF

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Methyl magnesium bromide in ethyl ether appears as a colorless cloudy solution in diethyl ether. Vapors heavier than air.. Molecular formula: CH3BrMg. Molecular weight: 119.24 g/mol. Solubility: Soluble in ether and tetrahydrofuran; insoluble in hydrocarbons.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Molecular Weight119.24
SolubilitySoluble in ether and tetrahydrofuran; insoluble in hydrocarbons
AppearanceMethyl magnesium bromide in ethyl ether appears as a colorless cloudy solution in diethyl ether. Vapors heavier than air.

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.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Methylmagnesium bromide
Formula CH3BrMg
CAS Number 75-16-1
Molecular Weight 119.24
Category Laboratory Reagents
Index All "M" terms
Synonyms magnesium;carbanide;bromide; 75-16-1; METHYL MAGNESIUM BROMIDE; Magnesium, bromomethyl-; Bromomethylmagnesium; HSDB 1163; EINECS 200-844-1; UN1928; DTXSID7052496; 22CW9773DF

Frequently Asked Questions

Methylmagnesium bromide (CH3BrMg) is a laboratory reagent that appears as Methyl magnesium bromide in ethyl ether appears as a colorless cloudy solution in diethyl ether. Vapors heavier than air.. It has a molecular weight of 119.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is magnesium;carbanide;bromide.

More "M" Terms

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran C5H10O m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid C7H5ClO3 Macromolecule Magnesium Mg Magnesium carbonate MgCO3 Magnesium chloride MgCl2 Magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2 Magnesium oxide MgO Magnesium sulfate MgO4S Magnetic Quantum Number m_l quantum number: −l to +l integers; e.g., p: m_l = −1, 0, +1 Main Group Elements Malachite green C23H25ClN2
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