Tribromoisocyanuric acid

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.

Tribromoisocyanuric acid
Names
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-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C3Br3N3O3
Molar mass 366 g/mol
Appearance colourless solid
Boiling point decomposes
Solubility in sulfuric acid Soluble
Structure
planar
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Hazards
Main hazards lung irritant
Flash point NA
Related compounds
Related compounds
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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Infobox references

Uses

Tribromoisocyanuric acid is used for the bromination of aromatics and alkenes.

References

  1. 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)
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