1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol

What is 1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol?

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol may be used in the following studies:

To prepare the thioether ligand, used in the synthesis of palladium-phosphorus/sulfur nanoparticles.
Preparation of 2-(alkoxy)propenyl bromide.
Synthesis of 1,3-propanediamine derivatives connected to carbohydrates (sugar-pendant diamines).
Chemical crosslinking of nine single substitution cysteine mutants of staphylococcal nuclease.
Preparation of 1,3-dinitrooxy-2-propanol, via reaction with AgNO₃ in MeCN at 80°C.

1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol is a dihalogenated alcoholl that is reported as bifunctional crosslinking reagent

1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol is a dihalogenated alcohol. It is reported as bifunctional crosslinking reagent.

Melting point:	103-106 °C
Boiling point:	82-83 °C/7 mmHg (lit.)
Density	2.136 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.552(lit.)
Flash point:	116 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
form	Liquid
pka	12.46±0.20(Predicted)
color	Clear colorless to light yellow or light brown
Water Solubility	soluble
CAS DataBase Reference	96-21-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Propanol, 1,3-dibromo-(96-21-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Propanol, 1,3-dibromo- (96-21-9)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H301:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H351:Carcinogenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.