1384. Bromal Hydrate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 507-42-6
2,2,2-Tribromo-1,1-ethanediol; tribromoacetaldehyde hydrate.
C2H3Br3O2; mol wt 298.76.
C 8.04%, H 1.01%, Br 80.24%, O 10.71%.
Br3CCH(OH)2.

Description and references

Prepd from bromal and water: Lwig, Ann. 3, 288 (1832). Structure: Jain, Soundararajan, Tetrahedron 20, 1589 (1964).

Properties

Deliquescent crystals, mp 53.5°. Odor of chloral and pungent taste. Dipole moment in benzene, 2.56D. Sol in water, alcohol, chloroform, ether, glycerol. Keep tightly closed in a cool place.