Title: Isoamyl Bromide
CAS Registry Number: 107-82-4
CAS Name: 1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
Molecular Formula: C5H11Br
Molecular Weight: 151.04
Percent Composition: C 39.76%, H 7.34%, Br 52.90%
Line Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH2Br
Literature References: Prepd from isoamyl alcohol, bromine and phosphorus or by refluxing isoamyl alcohol with HBr in presence of H2SO4: Kamm, Marvel, Org. Synth. vol. 1, p 4 (1921).
Properties: Colorless liquid. d415 1.210. bp 120-121°. mp -112°. nD15 1.4433. Slightly sol in water (0.02 g/100 ml at 16.5°); miscible with alcohol, ether.
Melting point: mp -112°
Boiling point: bp 120-121°
Index of refraction: nD15 1.4433
Density: d415 1.210
Use: In organic synthesis. |