N-Bromosuccinimide

Molecular Structure :

IUPAC Name: 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione
Empirical Formula: C₄H₄BrNO₂ 
Molecular Weight: 177.9841 
Product Categories: Nitrogen cyclic compounds; Medical Intermediates; Biochemistry; Bromination; Halogenation; N-Substituted Maleimides, Succinimides & Phthalimides; N-Substituted Succinimides; Reagents for Oligosaccharide Synthesis; Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Melting Point: 175-180 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Storage temperature: 0-6 °C 
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, halogenated hydrocarbons.
Index of Refraction:  1.606 
Surface Tension:  67.8 dyne/cm 
Density:  2.042 g/cm³ 
Flash Point:  87.7 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization:  45.79 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point:  221.4 °C at 760 mmHg 
Vapour Pressure of  N-Bromosuccinimide (CAS NO.128-08-5):  0.107 mmHg at 25 °C 

  N-Bromosuccinimide (CAS NO.128-08-5) is a chemical reagent which is used in radical substitution and electrophilic addition reactions in organic chemistry.It also can be considered a convenient source of cationic bromine.

Hazard Codes C,Xn
Risk Statements 22-34-36/37/38 
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R34:Causes burns. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-37/39 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

  N-Bromosuccinimide (CAS NO.128-08-5), its Synonyms are 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-bromo- ; 1-Bromo-2,5-pyrrolidinedione ; Akos bbs-00004413 ; Bromosuccinimide ; Bromosuccinimide-n;succinimide, N-bromo- ; Succinbromide ; Succinbromimide . It is white to light yellow crystalline powder.