CAS 96-21-9: 1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol

1,3-Dibromopropan-2-ol

1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol (stabilized with Copper chip) is an organic compound that belongs to the group of diacids. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. 1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol has been synthetically prepared from hexane and allyl bromide. The product can be used agriculturally as a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent or as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals. 1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol reacts with nucleophiles such as halides and carboxylates to produce unsymmetrical aldehydes. This reaction is catalyzed by hypobromous acid (HOBr). The product also reacts with carboxylic acid chlorides to form nucleophilic carboxylates. 1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol contains chiral centers and

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