1-Bromopropane - 106-94-5

Key Functions: Industrial / Manufacturing

1-Bromopropane is a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet odor. It is used in dry cleaning, and as a solvent, adhesive, and an aerosol propellant. (NJDOH, 2009) It is created by treating the parent hydroxyl compound with a bromide and sulfuric acid as in the preparation of methyl bromide. If the parent compound is unstable toward sulfuring acid, hydrobromic acid is passed in and alkyl bromide is flashed over from the hot mixture. The product is condensed, neutralized, and fractionated. In modification of these procedures, bromine may be used along with a reducing agent such as sulfur, sulfur dioxide, phosphorous or sodium borohydride. (HSDB, 2015) At least three manufacturers are limiting or eliminating use of nPB for solvent applications. Great Lakes Chemical no longer sells nPB solvent blends. ATOFINA has decided not to market it for solvent applications. Albemarle has stated that use of nPB in adhesive and other applications in which exposure cannot be controlled should be restricted or prohibited. (CERHR, 2003).

Chemical Synonyms Propane, 1-bromo-; propyl bromide; 1-BP; CCRIS 30; UNII-Y9746DNE68, 1- bromopropane

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