Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 73, p. 4664, 1951
DOI: 10.1021/ja01154a051
General Description
Yellow powder.
Air & Water Reactions
(2-bromo-2-nitrovinyl)benzene is sensitive to moisture and prolonged exposure to light. (2-bromo-2-nitrovinyl)benzene is rapidly hydrolyzed in water. . Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
A halogenated and nitrated aliphatic hydrocarbon. The unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons are generally much more reactive than the alkanes, which are saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons. Strong oxidizers may react vigorously with them. Reducing agents can react exothermically to release gaseous hydrogen.
Fire Hazard
(2-bromo-2-nitrovinyl)benzene is combustible.
