Vol. 12 No. 2 (2013): Mapana - Journal of Sciences
Research Articles

NaBr/98% H2SO4: An Efficient Reagent for the Regioselective Monobromination of Least Reactive Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

  • Pasha Mohamad Afzal,
  • Shrivatsa Nagashree
Pasha Mohamad Afzal
Department of Studies in Chemistry, Central College Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore–560 001
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Shrivatsa Nagashree
Department of Studies in Chemistry, Central College Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore–560 001
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12723/mjs.25.1

Published 2021-08-27

Keywords

  • Monobromination,
  • Acyclic and Cyclic Alkanes,
  • Sodium bromide,
  • 98% H2SO4

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Abstract

An efficient, simple and regioselective monobromination of least reactive acyclic and cyclic alkanes by sodium bromide/ 98% H2SO4 is reported. The yields are high and the reactions go to completion within 15–35 min. at                     40–65 ºC.

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