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N-Bromosuccinimide

CAS 128-08-5 C4H4BrNO2 MW 177.98 Made to order

N-Bromosuccinimide is a brominating agent used in organic synthesis, particularly for allylic bromination and radical reactions. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C4H4BrNO2 and a molecular weight of 177.98 g/mol. It is stored at 2 to 8 °C and classified as dangerous. Molekula supplies N-Bromosuccinimide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

N-Bromosuccinimide is a brominating agent used in organic synthesis, particularly for allylic bromination and radical reactions. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C4H4BrNO2 and a molecular weight of 177.98 g/mol. It is stored at 2 to 8 °C and classified as dangerous. Molekula supplies N-Bromosuccinimide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Specifications

Property Value
Appearance White to pale yellow powder
Identification Conforms to reference
Loss on Drying ≤ 1.0%
Assay ≥ 99.0%
Active Bromine ⩾ 44.47%

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature 2 to 8 °C
Transport Class 5.1 (8)
Packing Group II
Shelf Life 36 months
Acidity Neutral

Identification

Property Value
CAS Number 128-08-5
Molecular Formula C4H4BrNO2
Molecular Weight 177.98
SMILES C1CC(=O)N(C1=O)Br
EC / UN Number 3085
REACH Code Y110
TSCA Listed Yes
HTS Code 29299050
Tariff Code 2929909090

Safety & GHS

Danger
  • GHS pictogram — Explosive Explosive GHS01
  • GHS pictogram — Flammable Flammable GHS02
  • GHS pictogram — Compressed Gas Compressed Gas GHS04
  • GHS pictogram — Health Hazard Health Hazard GHS07

Hazard statements

  • H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
  • H290 May be corrosive to metals
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H340 May cause genetic defects
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
  • P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

For research and industrial use only

Not for use in food, drugs, household, or in or on humans or animals. Consult the Safety Data Sheet before handling.

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  • 1 kg

    $156.00 · per pack

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