Abstract
The present review summarizes the synthetic application of tribromoisocyanuric acid [1,3,5-tribromo-1,3,5- triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-trione] in organic synthesis and focuses on its green aspects. It is a safe, stable and easily prepared solid. Electrophilic bromination reactions involving alkenes, arenes, dicarbonyl compounds and the bromodecarboxylation of cinnamic acids (Hunsdiecker reaction), as well as benzylic bromination and some oxidations involving tribromoisocyanuric acid are presented and discussed. In accordance with green chemistry principles, the use of tribromoisocyanuric acid enables bromination without bromine or other harmful or dangerous reagents.
Keywords: Alkenes, arenes, dicarbonyl compounds, electrophilic reaction, green chemistry, Hunsdiecker reaction, oxidation, tribromoisocyanuric acid.
Current Green Chemistry
Title:Tribromoisocyanuric Acid: A Green and Versatile Reagent
Volume: 1 Issue: 2
Author(s): Leonardo S. de Almeida, Pierre M. Esteves and Marcio C. S. de Mattos
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Keywords: Alkenes, arenes, dicarbonyl compounds, electrophilic reaction, green chemistry, Hunsdiecker reaction, oxidation, tribromoisocyanuric acid.
Abstract: The present review summarizes the synthetic application of tribromoisocyanuric acid [1,3,5-tribromo-1,3,5- triazine-2,4,6-(1H,3H,5H)-trione] in organic synthesis and focuses on its green aspects. It is a safe, stable and easily prepared solid. Electrophilic bromination reactions involving alkenes, arenes, dicarbonyl compounds and the bromodecarboxylation of cinnamic acids (Hunsdiecker reaction), as well as benzylic bromination and some oxidations involving tribromoisocyanuric acid are presented and discussed. In accordance with green chemistry principles, the use of tribromoisocyanuric acid enables bromination without bromine or other harmful or dangerous reagents.
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Almeida S. de Leonardo, Esteves M. Pierre and Mattos C. S. de Marcio, Tribromoisocyanuric Acid: A Green and Versatile Reagent, Current Green Chemistry 2014; 1 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2213346101999140109142834
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2213346101999140109142834 |
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