Phenacyl bromide is the
organic compound
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with the
formula C
6H
5C(O)CH
2Br. This colourless solid is a powerful
lachrymator
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as well as a useful precursor to other organic compounds.
It is prepared by bromination of
acetophenone
Acetophenone is the organic compound with the chemical formula, formula C6H5C(O)CH3. It is the simplest aromatic ketone. This colorless, viscous liquid is a precursor to useful resins and fragrances.
Production
Acetophenone is formed as a byprodu ...
:
:C
6H
5C(O)CH
3 + Br
2 → C
6H
5C(O)CH
2Br + HBr
The compound was first reported in 1871.
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Lachrymatory agents
Organobromides
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