Compound Q&A
How is 3-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propene (CAS: 1458-98-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propene is typically synthesized via the bromination of 2-methyl-1-propene using a brominating agent like N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) or bromine in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum bromide (AlBr3). The reaction yields a mixture of stereoisomers, and the desired product can be isolated by fractional distillation.
About
CAS No
1458-98-6
English Name
3-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propene
Molecular Formula
C4H7Br
Molecular Weight
135 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=C)CBr
InChIKey
USEGQJLHQSTGHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 19:39
