Allyl bromide
Allyl bromide is an organic halide. It is an alkylating agent used in synthesis of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds. Physically, allyl bromide is a colorless liquid with an intense, acrid, and persistent smell. Allyl bromide is more reactive but more expensive than allyl chloride, and these considerations guide its use.It is produced commercially from allyl alcohol. Alternatively allyl chloride reacts with hydrogen bromide in the presence of copper bromide.
The compound is mainly used as an electrophilic allylating agent. Allylzinc bromide may be produced by treating this compound with elemental zinc.
