Acetyl bromide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is high grade reagent. This is an acyl bromide compound. It has a melting point at 96 C and a boiling point of 75 to 77 C. Acetly bromide may be prepared by the reaction between phosphorus tribromide and acetic acid. This compound hydrolyses rapidly in water, yielding acetic acid and hydrobromic acid. Acetate esters and acetamides are formed when it reacts with alcohols and amines, respectively.

• CAS No: 506-96-7
• Quantity Provided: 250 ml per pack
• Molecular formula: CH3COBr
• Molecular weight: 122.95
• Assay: Minimum 98 %

Acetyl bromide has a wide range of applications in various sectors. This reagent effectively mediates Nazarov cyclization of a cross-conjugated pentadienone to give ()-methyl rocaglate. It is added to dissolve Arabidopsis lignin during acetyl bromide method for rapid microscale determination of lignin content in Arabidopsis. Acetyl bromide is used to synthesise various acetate esters, acetamides and other compounds. These reagents are suitable for synthesis applications in industries and also for research procedures.