Can I read N-Bromosuccinimide in Organic Chemistry on EtoBox?

N-Bromosuccinimide in Organic Chemistry by Pawan Babel is a document available to read on EtoBox.

What is N-Bromosuccinimide in Organic Chemistry about?

N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) is a reagent used to add bromine to organic compounds. It can be prepared by adding bromine and sodium hydroxide to succinimide. NBS reacts with alkenes to form bromohydrins via Markovnikov addition. It is also used for allylic and benzylic bromination via a radical mechanism. NBS can also be used to brominate carbonyl compounds, aromatic compounds, and perform oxidative decarboxylation of amino acids. Precautions should be taken when using NBS due to its exothermic nature and poten

Author

Pawan Babel

Language

EN