A brominating agent that replaces hydrogen atoms in benzylic or allylic positions. It is used in the oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones and in controlled low-energy brominations. (From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed; Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed,).

DUI

D001974 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0002952

CAS

2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, bromo-

Previous indexing

Bromine (1972-1974); Succinimides (1972-1974)

History note

91(75); was see under SUCCINIMIDES 1975-90

Public note

91; was see under SUCCINIMIDES 1975-90