Product Name:

N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS)

WCode:

02-021

CAS No.

128-08-5

Molecular Formula:

C4H4BrNO2

Formula Weight:

177.98

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

 

Physical State

White to off-white powder

 

Melting Point

173-176 °C (Decomposes)

 

Specific Gravity

2.1

 

Solubility in Water

Slightly soluble

 

Vapor Density

6.1

 

NFPA Ratings

Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 1

 

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

 

 

Applications

 

N-Bromosuccinimide is used as a oxidation and brominating agent for organic synthesis especially for pharmaceuticals and hormones. It is also used as an extraction solvent for rare elements. (N-Bromo derivatives and ammonium tribromides are main brominating agents)

 

 

Sales Specification

 

Bromo:

42-44%

 

Residue:

0.10% Max

 

Cl:

0.10% Max

 

Loss on drying:

0.35 Max

 

 

 

 

 

 

Packing:

In 40 KGS or 50 KG cardboard drum