Synthesis of quaternary ammonium tribromides: a novel green approach

Author: Dey Madhudeepa   Dhar Siddhartha Sankar  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1751-8253

Source: Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, Vol.5, Iss.4, 2012-12, pp. : 639-642

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Abstract

Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) oxidizes quaternary ammonium bromides to the corresponding tribromides conveniently and effectively. The procedure adopted is environmentally friendly as it is solvent-free. High purity, excellent yield, shorter reaction time and mild reaction conditions are some of the advantages of this synthetic protocol. The efficacy of quaternary ammonium tribromides, especially benzyltrimethylammonium tribromide, is also studied for bromination of some organic substrates.

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