Br₂
Br₂ in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Alkene reactions.
Overview
Br₂ is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Alkene reactions
- What it does: Adds Br/Br
- Regiochemistry / stereochemistry: anti
- Watch out for: Bromonium-ion intermediate
Example
Propene reacts to give 1,2-Dibromopropane (anti addition, bromonium intermediate).