Phenacyl bromide
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Phenacyl bromide is the organic compound
with the formula
C6H5C(O)CH2Br. This colourless solid is a powerful lachrymator
as well as a useful precursor to other organic compounds.
It is prepared by bromination of acetophenone
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The compound was first reported in 1871.
Organic compound
An organic compound is any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon. For historical reasons discussed below, a few types of carbon-containing compounds such as carbides, carbonates, simple oxides of carbon, and cyanides, as well as the...
with the formula
Chemical formula
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C6H5C(O)CH2Br. This colourless solid is a powerful lachrymator
Lachrymatory agent
Tear gas, formally known as a lachrymatory agent or lachrymator , is a non-lethal chemical weapon that stimulates the corneal nerves in the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even blindness...
as well as a useful precursor to other organic compounds.
It is prepared by bromination of acetophenone
Acetophenone
Acetophenone is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CCH3. It is the simplest aromatic ketone. This colourless, viscous liquid is a precursor to useful resins and fragrances.-Production:Acetophenone can be obtained by a variety of methods...
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- C6H5C(O)CH3 + Br2 → C6H5C(O)CH2Br + HBr
The compound was first reported in 1871.