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Sigma-Aldrich

Bromonitromethane

technical grade, 90%

Synonym(s):

α-Bromonitromethane, Nitrobromomethane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
BrCH2NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
139.94
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical grade

Quality Level

Assay

90%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.496 (lit.)

bp

146-148 °C/750 mmHg (lit.)

density

2.007 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

amine
bromo
nitro

SMILES string

[O-][N+](=O)CBr

InChI

1S/CH2BrNO2/c2-1-3(4)5/h1H2

InChI key

DNPRVXJGNANVCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Bromonitromethane has been used:
  • in production of various protected α-bromo nitroalkane donors (including Fmoc) for use in Umpolung amide synthesis
  • in preparation of (Z)-1-bromo-1-nitroalkenes via sodium iodide-catalyzed Henry reaction
  • in diastereo- and enantioselective cyclopropanation of β,γ-unsaturated a-ketoesters via domino Michael-addition/intramolecular-alkylation strategy

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Ox. Sol. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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