Allyl bromide

It is an alkylating agent used in synthesis of polymers, pharmaceuticals, perfumes[2] and other organic compounds.

Allyl bromide is a colorless liquid, although commercial samples appear yellow or brown.

It is an irritant and a potentially dangerous alkylating agent.

[3] Allyl bromide is an electrophilic alkylating agent.

[4] It reacts with nucleophiles, such as amines, carbanions, alkoxides, etc., to introduce the allyl group: It is used in the synthesis of compounds containing the allyl functionality, such as the pharmaceuticals methohexital, secobarbital and thiamylal.

Skeletal formula
Skeletal formula
Ball-and-stick model
Ball-and-stick model
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gas Flammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasoline Instability 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g. calcium Special hazards (white): no code