R2bromo2methylbutane

R2bromo2methylbutane is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H11Br. It is a tertiary alkyl halide, meaning the bromine atom is attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to three other carbon atoms. This specific arrangement of atoms gives it the IUPAC name 2-bromo-2-methylbutane. It can be considered a derivative of butane, with a methyl group and a bromine atom substituted on the second carbon.

The physical properties of R2bromo2methylbutane include its appearance as a colorless liquid at room temperature. Like many alkyl halides, it is generally insoluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol and diethyl ether. Its boiling point is approximately 104-106 degrees Celsius.

In terms of chemical reactivity, R2bromo2methylbutane readily undergoes nucleophilic substitution reactions, particularly SN1 reactions due to the stable tertiary carbocation intermediate that can form. It can also participate in elimination reactions, typically E1, to form alkenes. These reactions are characteristic of tertiary halides and are often exploited in organic synthesis to introduce functional groups or create carbon-carbon bonds.