Tribromoisocyanuric acid
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| Tribromoisocyanuric acid | |
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| IUPAC name | 1,3,5-Tribromo-1,3,5- triazinane-2,4,6-trione |
| Other names | TBCA 1,3,5-tribromo-1,3,5-triazine -2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 17497-85-7 |
| SMILES | C1(=O)N(C(=O)N(C(=O)N1Br)Br)Br |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C3Br3N3O3 |
| Molar mass | 366 g/mol |
| Appearance | colourless solid |
| Boiling point |
decomp. |
| Solubility in sulfuric acid | Soluble |
| Structure | |
| Coordination geometry |
planar |
| Dipole moment | 0 D |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | lung irritant |
| Flash point | NA |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | Cyanuric bromide Dibromoisocyanuric acid Trichloroisocyanuric acid |
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Tribromoisocyanuric acid (C3Br3N3O3) is a chemical compound used as a reagent for bromination in organic synthesis.[1] It is a white crystalline powder with a strong bromine odour. It is similar to trichloroisocyanuric acid.
[edit] Uses
Tribromoisocyanuric acid is used for the bromination of aromatics and alkenes.
[edit] References
- ^ A New Regioselective Bromination of Activated Aromatic Rings, Almeida, L. S. de; Esteves, P. M.; Mattos, M. C. S. Synthesis 2006, No 2 , 221-223. (http://www.thieme-connect.com/ejournals/pdf/synthesis/doi/10.1055/s-2005-918511.pdf)
