Skip to Content
Merck
CN

Key Documents

View All Documentation

372404

1,3-Dibromo-2-propanol

technical grade, 95%

Synonym(s):

α,γ-Dibromohydrin, α-Dibromohydrin, 1,3-Dibromo-2-hydroxypropane, 1,3-Dibromohydrin, 1,3-Dibromopropanol, 2-Hydroxy-1,3-dibromopropane, Glycerol α,γ-dibromohydrin, Glycerol 1,3-dibromohydrin

Sign In to View Organizational & Contract Pricing.

Select a Size

Change View

About This Item

Linear Formula:
BrCH2CH(OH)CH2Br
CAS Number:
96-21-9
Molecular Weight:
217.89
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24863033
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
202-489-8
MDL number:
MFCD00000216
Assay:
95%
Form:
liquid
Technical Service
Need help? Our team of experienced scientists is here for you.
Let Us Assist

grade

technical grade

Quality Segment

assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.552 (lit.)

bp

82-83 °C/7 mmHg (lit.)

density

2.136 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

bromo, hydroxyl

SMILES string

OC(CBr)CBr

InChI

1S/C3H6Br2O/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3,6H,1-2H2

InChI key

KIHQZLPHVZKELA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

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

Application

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.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

116.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

47 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Choose from one of the most recent versions:

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number

Don't see the Right Version?

If you require a particular version, you can look up a specific certificate by the Lot or Batch number.

Search for a COA

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library