N-Bromo succinimide

Name: N-Bromo succinimide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012616

About N-Bromo succinimide

N-Bromo succinimide (CAS 128-08-5) is a five-membered N-heterocycle offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C4H4BrNO2 and its molecular weight is 177.98 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione. Alternative names: 1-Bromo-2,5-pyrrolidinedione and Bromosuccinimide.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Bromo succinimide
Catalogue No.	VQ-012616
CAS Number	128-08-5
IUPAC name	1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione
Molecular formula	C₄H₄BrNO₂
Molecular weight	177.98 g/mol
Exact mass	176.9425
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	PCLIMKBDDGJMGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CC(=O)N(C1=O)Br
PubChem CID	67184

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	37.4 Å²
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,5-pyrrolidinedione, Bromosuccinimide, NBS, Succinbromimide, N-Bromobutanimide, N-Bromosuccinimide, 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-bromo-, Succinbromide, Succinibromimide, N-Bromosuccimide, Succinimide, N-bromo-, N-Bromsuccinimide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Oxidiser

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire, oxidizer
H290May be corrosive to metals
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P203, P210, P220, P234, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P318, P319, P321

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 128-08-5

n-Bromosuccinimide, 98%

CAS: 128-08-5
Formula: C₄H₄BrNO₂
MW: 177.98 g/mol

VQ-000906

AR

n-Bromosuccinimide, GR 99%

CAS: 128-08-5
Formula: C₄H₄BrNO₂
MW: 177.98 g/mol

VQ-000907

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Bromo succinimide?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Bromo succinimide is 128-08-5. It is also known as 1-Bromo-2,5-pyrrolidinedione, Bromosuccinimide, NBS.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Bromo succinimide?

N-Bromo succinimide has the molecular formula C4H4BrNO2 and a molecular weight of 177.98 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Bromo succinimide can I order?

We supply N-Bromo succinimide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Bromo succinimide?

Yes. Every lot of N-Bromo succinimide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N-Bromo succinimide be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-Bromo succinimide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.