7853. Propylene Dibromide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 78-75-1
1,2-Dibromopropane.
C3H6Br2; mol wt 201.89.
C 17.85%, H 3.00%, Br 79.16%.

Description and references

Prepd from propyl bromide and Br2 in the presence of AlCl3 or AlBr3.

Chemical structure

Properties

Colorless liquid. mp -55°; bp 140-142°; nD20 1.5203; d20 1.933. Slightly sol in water; miscible with organic solvents.