Tribromoisocyanuric acid
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| Names | |
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| IUPAC names
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 | |
17497-85-7  | |
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| Properties | |
| C3Br3N3O3 | |
| Molar mass | 366 g/mol |
| Appearance | colourless solid |
| Boiling point | decomposes |
| Solubility in sulfuric acid | Soluble |
| Structure | |
| planar | |
| Dipole moment | 0 D |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | lung irritant |
| Flash point | NA |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds |
Cyanuric bromide Dibromoisocyanuric acid Trichloroisocyanuric acid |
| Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
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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.
Uses
Tribromoisocyanuric acid is used for the bromination of aromatics and alkenes.
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)