α-bromonaphthalene

Name:
α-bromonaphthalene
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C10H7Br
Properties:
Colorless, thick liquid; pungent odor. D 1.4870, solidifies at 6.2C, bp 279C, refr index 1.6601. Soluble in alcohol, ether, and benzene; slightly soluble in water.
Derivation:
Bromination of naphthalene.
Use:
Organic synthesis, microscopy, refractometry of fats.