Bromoacetone Cyanohydrin

Name:
Bromoacetone Cyanohydrin
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CH2BrC(OH)(CN)CH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. D 1.584 (13C); bp 94.5C (5 mm Hg). Soluble in alcohol, ether, and water.
Derivation:
Interaction of bromoacetone and hydrogen cyanide at approximately 0C.
Use:
Organic synthesis.