128-08-5
Product Name:
N-Bromosuccinimide
Formula:
C4H4BrNO2
Synonyms:
NBS;N-Bromosuccinimide;NBN;Cell cycle regulatory protein P95;NIBRIN
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Solid with a mild odor of bromine; [Merck Index] White, pale yellow, or cream-colored powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Orthorhombic bisphenoidal crystals |
| Odor | Faint odor of bromine |
| Boiling Point | 338.9 °C at 101.325 kPa |
| Melting Point | 173-175 °C (slight decomposition) |
| Solubility | In water, 1.47 g/100 g water at 25 °C |
| Density | 2.098 g/cu cm at 25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 11.0 [mmHg] |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Decomposition | Melting range 172-178 °C (decomposes). |
| Chemical Classes | Nitrogen Compounds -> Succinimides |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03  Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H290:Corrosive to Metals H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H341:Germ cell mutagenicity H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 177.98 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -0.1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 176.94254 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 176.94254 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.4 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 129 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
N-bromosuccinimide is a five-membered cyclic dicarboximide compound having a bromo substituent on the nitrogen atom. It has a role as a reagent. It is a dicarboximide, a pyrrolidinone and an organobromine compound. It is functionally related to a succinimide.