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.
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Preferred IUPAC name
1,3,5-Tribromo-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-trione | |
Other names
TBCA
1,3,5-tribromo-1,3,5-triazine | |
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C3Br3N3O3 | |
Molar mass | 366 g/mol |
Appearance | colourless solid |
Boiling point | decomposes |
Solubility in sulfuric acid | Soluble |
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Main hazards
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lung irritant |
Flash point | N/A |
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Related compounds
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Cyanuric bromide Dibromoisocyanuric acid Trichloroisocyanuric acid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Uses
editTribromoisocyanuric acid is used for the bromination of aromatics and alkenes.
References
edit- ^ 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. DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-918511 (https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-2005-918511)