n-Propyl bromide

n-Propyl bromide

1-bromopropane; propyl bromide; nPB

CAS 106-94-5

Chemical Formula C3H7Br

Molecular Weight 122.99 g/mol

n-Propyl bromide, also known as 1-bromopropane, is a colorless liquid organobromine compound with the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2Br. It's a solvent often used in industrial applications like cleaning, degreasing, and adhesive production. N-Propyl bromide is known for its strong solvent properties and is used in various processes like precision cleaning, electronic defluxing, and metal cleaning.

Industrial Uses

1. Metal Treatment

  • Solvent: it is used in metal treatment primarily as a solvent for cleaning and degreasing. It's effective at dissolving oils, greases, and other contaminants from metal surfaces. 
  • Degreasing: it is used in vapor degreasing systems and other industrial cleaning processes to remove contaminants like grease, oil, and flux residue from metal parts. 

2. Performance Chemicals 

  • Alkylating agent: It's a valuable alkylating agent, especially in reactions involving nucleophilic substitution, elimination, and Grignard reactions.
  • Substitution: it readily reacts with nucleophiles, allowing for the introduction of a propyl group into organic molecules. This is often used in Williamson ether synthesis, where it reacts with alkoxide ions to form ethers.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 99%
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Sweet, chloroform-like
Boiling Point 71°C
Melting Point -110°C
Density 1.35 g/cm3
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents
Viscosity 0.49 mPa·s at 25°C
Flash Point -4°C

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for n-Propyl bromide? 
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4. How can I ensure the quality of n-Propyl bromide supplied by Multichem?
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