Methallyl Bromide

Abstract

Br [1458-98-6] C 4 H 7 Br (MW 135.01) InChI = 1/C4H7Br/c1-4(2)3-5/h1,3H2,2H3 InChIKey = USEGQJLHQSTGHW-UHFFFAOYAS (alkylating agent attacking C, N, O, and S nucleophiles, often with enantiomeric or diastereomeric selectivity; alkyl-metal reagents provide α-(methallyl) alcohols with various carbonyl systems; provides derivatives leading to polymers and to other reagents) Alternate Name: 3-bromo-2-methylpropene. Physical Data: bp 94-95 • C; d 1.313 g cm −3 . Solubility: organic solvents; sparingly sol water. Form Supplied in: yellow to brown liquid. Purification: wash with water and aq. NaHCO 3 until washings are not acidic. Dry (MgSO 4 ) and fractionally distill. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: toxic irritant liquid; protect from light in brown glass. Use in a fume hood.