- Purity: 99
- Grade: industrial
- CAS Number: 128-08-5
N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS) is a white crystalline solid used in organic chemistry for a variety of purposes, including:Bromination: NBS is used in bromination reactions for chemical synthesis, such as in the Wohl-Ziegler reaction, which is a radical pathway for bromination at allylic positions. Oxidizing agent: NBS is used as an oxidizing agent in reactions such as oxidative homocoupling, which produces carboxylic esters from N-alkoxyamides. Protein modification agent: NBS is used as a protein modification agent. Catalyst: NBS is an effective catalyst for acetylation of hydroxyl groups in bagasse. NBS is a convenient alternative to bromine because it's easier and safer to handle. However, precautions should be taken to avoid inhaling NBS, and it should be stored in a refrigerator. Here are some other uses for NBS: Synthesizing benzils and aliphatic 1,2-diketonesPreparing tricyclic azepino[4,5-b]indoles Synthesizing acylsilanes