Soluble in water (4470 mg/ml at 20°C), ethanol, ether, 90% alcohol (2000 mg/ml), and water (4710 mg/ml at 25°C).
Description
Zinc bromide hydrate is an optimal catalyst for stereospecific and regioselective reaction of silacyclopropanes with carbonyl compounds. It is employed as a lewis acid in organic chemistry. It has been used as a transparent shield against radiation.
