Chemical Properties
white to light yellow crystal powde
Uses
(2E)-1,4-Dibromo-2-butene, is used as a reagent in the preparation of diaminoalkenes though copper-mediated diamination reaction.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 36, p. 3324, 1971
DOI: 10.1021/jo00821a012
General Description
Crystals or white crystalline solid.
Air & Water Reactions
(E)-1,4-Dibromobut-2-ene may be sensitive to exposure to light and air. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
(E)-1,4-Dibromobut-2-ene is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases.
Fire Hazard
(E)-1,4-Dibromobut-2-ene is probably combustible.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the dibromide from ligroin and/or distil it in a vacuum. [Beilstein 1 IV 79.]