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Methyl Magnesium Bromide
Methyl Magnesium Bromide

Methyl Magnesium Bromide

Methyl Magnesium Bromide Specification

  • Physical Form
  • Liquid (in ether solution) or solid (unstable)
  • Poisonous
  • YES
  • Shelf Life
  • Depends on storage conditions; typically short due to reactivity
  • Molecular Formula
  • CH3MgBr
  • Solubility
  • Reacts violently with water
  • CAS No
  • 75-16-1
  • Purity
  • Typically available as 1M or 2M solution in diethyl ether or THF
  • Structural Formula
  • CH3MgBr
  • Molecular Weight
  • 119.24 g/mol
  • Smell
  • Pungent and irritating
  • Shape
  • Liquid or amorphous solid (if isolated)
  • Usage
  • Primarily employed in the preparation of alcohols acids and other organic compounds
  • EINECS No
  • 200-847-4
  • Ingredients
  • Methyl group (CH3) Magnesium (Mg) Bromine (Br)
  • Grade
  • Industrial grade or synthesis grade
  • Taste
  • Not applicable or not specified
  • Storage
  • Store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon away from moisture and at low temperature
  • Appearance
  • Typically supplied as a colorless to light yellow solution
  • HS Code
  • 29310070
  • Application
  • Used as a Grignard reagent in organic synthesis
  • Properties
  • Highly reactive organometallic compound sensitive to air and moisture
 
 

About Methyl Magnesium Bromide



Methyl Magnesium Bromide is a highly reactive and poisonous organometallic compound used as a Grignard reagent in organic synthesis. It is supplied as a colorless to light yellow solution, primarily employed in the preparation of alcohols, acids, and other organic compounds. The compound is unstable in solid form, but typically available as a 1M or 2M solution in diethyl ether or THF. It must be stored under an inert atmosphere away from moisture and at low temperatures. With a molecular weight of 119.24 g/mol, Methyl Magnesium Bromide is a key ingredient in industrial and synthesis processes due to its reactivity and sensitivity to air and moisture.

FAQs of Methyl Magnesium Bromide:


Q: What is the application of Methyl Magnesium Bromide?

A: Methyl Magnesium Bromide is used as a Grignard reagent in organic synthesis.

Q: How should Methyl Magnesium Bromide be stored?

A: It should be stored under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon away from moisture and at low temperatures.

Q: What is the appearance of Methyl Magnesium Bromide?

A: It is typically supplied as a colorless to light yellow solution.

Q: Is Methyl Magnesium Bromide soluble in water?

A: No, it reacts violently with water.

Q: What is the purity level of Methyl Magnesium Bromide solution typically available?

A: It is typically available as a 1M or 2M solution in diethyl ether or THF.

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