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Propargyl bromide

IUPAC: 3-bromoprop-1-yne

C3H3Br Laboratory Reagents CAS 106-96-7
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Formula / NotationC3H3Br
CAS Number106-96-7
Molecular Weight118.96
Melting Point-77.9 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point190 to 194 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density1.564 to 1.57 (EPA, 1998)
SolubilitySoluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and chloroform
Appearance3-bromopropyne appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid substance with a sharp odor. Flash point 65 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. May be irritatin...
Also Known As3-bromoprop-1-yne; 3-Bromopropyne; 106-96-7; 3-Bromo-1-propyne; 1-Propyne, 3-bromo-; 2-Propynyl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-propyne; Propynyl bromide; Propyne, 3-bromo-; Gamma-bromoallylene
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Propargyl bromide?

Propargyl bromide (C3H3Br) is a laboratory reagent that appears as 3-bromopropyne appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid substance with a sharp odor. Flash point 65 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. May be irritatin.... It has a molecular weight of 118.96 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-bromoprop-1-yne. Boiling point: 190 to 194 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -77.9 °F (EPA, 1998).

Formula & Notation

C3H3Br

IUPAC Name: 3-bromoprop-1-yne

Other Names / Synonyms: 3-bromoprop-1-yne; 3-Bromopropyne; 106-96-7; 3-Bromo-1-propyne; 1-Propyne, 3-bromo-; 2-Propynyl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-propyne; Propynyl bromide; Propyne, 3-bromo-; Gamma-bromoallylene

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: 3-bromopropyne appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid substance with a sharp odor. Flash point 65 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. May be irritatin.... Molecular formula: C3H3Br. Molecular weight: 118.96 g/mol. Boiling point: 190 to 194 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -77.9 °F (EPA, 1998). Density: 1.564 to 1.57 (EPA, 1998). Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and chloroform. Vapor pressure: 108.0 [mmHg]. LogP: 1.1.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-77.9 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point190 to 194 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density1.564 to 1.57 (EPA, 1998)
Molecular Weight118.96
SolubilitySoluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and chloroform
Appearance3-bromopropyne appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid substance with a sharp odor. Flash point 65 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. May be irritatin...

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 Propargyl bromide
Formula C3H3Br
CAS Number 106-96-7
Molecular Weight 118.96
Synonyms 3-bromoprop-1-yne; 3-Bromopropyne; 106-96-7; 3-Bromo-1-propyne; 1-Propyne, 3-bromo-; 2-Propynyl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-propyne; Propynyl bromide; Propyne, 3-bromo-; Gamma-bromoallylene

Frequently Asked Questions

Propargyl bromide (C3H3Br) is a laboratory reagent that appears as 3-bromopropyne appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid substance with a sharp odor. Flash point 65 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. May be irritatin.... It has a molecular weight of 118.96 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-bromoprop-1-yne. Boiling point: 190 to 194 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -77.9 °F (EPA, 1998).

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