Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717166
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep-1
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Electrophilic Anti Addition of Bromine to 2-Methylbut-2-Ene with the N-Methylpyrrolidin-2-One Hydrotribromide Complex
Berrien, Jean-Francois; Provot, Olivier; Joseph, Delphine; Bekaert, Alain
Journal of Chemical Education, v81 n9 p1348-1349 Sep 2004
The N-methylpyrrolidin-2-one hydrotribromide complex (MPHT) is a stable solid that can be stored several months at room temperature. The MPHT is not corrosive, not necrosing, less toxic and easier to handle for students as compared to the molecular bromine.
Descriptors: Chemistry, Students, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Experiments, Molecular Structure, Science Instruction
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Language: English
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