Wohl–Ziegler bromination
The Wohl-Ziegler reaction[1][2] is a chemical reaction that involves the allylic or benzylic bromination of hydrocarbons using an N-bromoimide and a radical initiator.[3]
Best yields are achieved with N-bromosuccinimide in carbon tetrachloride solvent. Several reviews have been published.[4][5]
In a typical setup a stoichiometric amount of N-bromosuccinimide solution and a small quantity of initiator are added to a solution of the substrate in CCl4, and the reaction mixture is stirred and heated to the boiling point. Initiation of the reaction is indicated by more vigorous boiling; sometimes the heat source may need to be removed. Once all N-bromosuccinimide (which is denser than the solvent) has been converted to succinimide (which floats on top) the reaction has finished.
References
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{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link); Collected Volumes, vol. 4, p. 108. - ^ C. Djerassi (1948). "Brominations with N-Bromosuccinimide and Related Compounds. The Wohl-Ziegler Reaction". Chem. Rev. 43 (2): 271–317. doi:10.1021/cr60135a004. PMID 18887958.
- ^ Horner, L; Winkelman, E. M (1959). "Neuere Methoden der präparativen organischen Chemie II 14. N-Bromsuccinimid, Eigenschaften und Reaktionsweisen Studien zum Ablauf der Substitution XV". Angew. Chem. 71: 349. doi:10.1002/ange.19590711102.