asetyylibromidin

Asetyylibromidi is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COBr. It is an acyl halide, specifically the acetyl derivative of hydrobromic acid. Asetyylibromidi is a colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor. It is highly reactive and hydrolyzes readily in the presence of water to form acetic acid and hydrogen bromide. This reactivity makes it a useful reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for acetylation reactions, where it introduces the acetyl group (CH3CO-) into other molecules. It can be used to convert alcohols into acetates and amines into acetamides. Due to its corrosive nature and tendency to release hydrogen bromide gas, it must be handled with care in a well-ventilated area and with appropriate protective equipment. Asetyylibromidi can be prepared by reacting acetic anhydride with hydrogen bromide or by the action of phosphorus tribromide on acetic acid. Its physical properties include a boiling point of approximately 70-72 °C and a density of about 1.66 g/cm³.