MeSH definition : A brominating agent that replaces hydrogen atoms in benzylic or allylic positions.
It is used in the oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones and in controlled low-energy
brominations. (From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed; Hawley's Condensed Chemical
Dictionary, 12th ed,).;
MeSH synonym : N-Bromosuccinimide; succinbromimide; n bromosuccinimide;
MeSH CAS label : 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, bromo-;
MeSH Related Number : 39660-53-2 (Bromosuccinimide);
Registry Number MeSH : 39660-53-2;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-bromosuccinimide;
A brominating agent that replaces hydrogen atoms in benzylic or allylic positions.
It is used in the oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones and in controlled low-energy
brominations. (From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed; Hawley's Condensed Chemical
Dictionary, 12th ed,).