2-Bromohexane

2-Bromohexane is the organobromine compound with the formula CH3CH(Br)(CH2)3CH3.

It is a colorless liquid.

Most 2-bromoalkanes are prepared by addition of hydrogen bromide to the 1-alkene.

Markovnikov addition proceeds in the absence of free-radicals, i.e. give the 2-bromo derivatives.

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Skeletal formula of 2-bromohexane
Skeletal formula of 2-bromohexane