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Allyl bromide

Allyl bromide (3-bromopropene) is an organic halide. Allyl bromide is an alkylating agent used in synthesis of polymers, pharmaceuticals, allyls and other organic compounds. Physically, allyl bromide is a clear liquid with an intense, acrid, and persistent smell. In addition, allylzinc bromide may be produced by treating this compound with elemental zinc.

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Names

Preferred IUPAC name: 3-Bromoprop-1-ene

Other names

Allyl bromide
3-Bromopropene
3-Bromopropylene
3-Bromo-1-propene
Bromoallylene
2-Propenyl bromide

Identifiers

CAS Number: 106-95-6

JSmol: Interactive image

ChemSpider: 7553

ECHA InfoCard: 100.003.134

EC Number: 203-446-6

PubChem: 7841

RTECS number: UC7090000

UNII: FXQ8X2F74Z

Properties

Chemical formula: CHBr35

Molar mass: 120.99 g/mol

Appearance: Clear to light yellow liquid

Density: 1.398 g/cm

Melting point: −119 °C (−182 °F; 154 K)

Boiling point: 71 °C (160 °F; 344 K)

Solubility in water: Very slightly soluble

Refractive index: 1.4697 (20 °C, 589.2 nm)

Hazards

Safety data sheet: MSDS at Oxford University

EU classification: T

R-phrases: R11 R25

S-phrases: S16 S28 S29 S33 S36/37 S39 S45

NFPA 704:

Flash point: −2 to −1 °C

Autoignition
temperature: 280 °C (536 °F; 553 K)

Explosive limits: 4.3–7.3 %

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).