Bromination of an alkene using isopropanol

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Start date Mar 17, 2012
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Bromination of an alkene using isopropanol (IPA) as the solvent typically results in the formation of bromoalkanes, with the potential for the formation of bromohydrins due to the alcohol's nucleophilicity. IPA can influence the reaction mechanism, often leading to more selective products compared to other solvents. Traditional bromination reactions are commonly run in non-polar solvents to minimize side reactions, while IPA may promote the formation of more stable intermediates. The use of IPA can also affect the regioselectivity of the bromination process. Overall, the choice of solvent significantly impacts the reaction pathway and product distribution in bromination reactions.

Mar 17, 2012

morgan8222

What would be the product if I carried out a bromination of an alkene using isopropanol as the solvent?

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Mar 18, 2012

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morgan8222 said:

What would be the product if I carried out a bromination of an alkene using isopropanol as the solvent?

What do you usually run brominations in? Why? How does IPA differ?

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