Methylmagnesium bromide

• CAT Number: C001173
• CAS Number: 75-16-1
• Molecular Formula: CH3BrMg
• Molecular Weight: 119.24 g/mol
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: Reacts with water.
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;carbanide;bromide
• InChI: InChI=1S/CH3.BrH.Mg/h1H3;1H;/q-1;;+2/p-1
• InChIKey: NXPHGHWWQRMDIA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: [CH3-].[Mg+2].[Br-]

Methylmagnesium bromide is a versatile organic metal compound frequently employed as a potent and essential grid reagent in organic synthesis. This reagent is valuable for its ability to facilitate Grignard reactions, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds and the introduction of methyl groups into various molecules. Methylmagnesium bromide plays a crucial role in the creation of complex organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactivity and versatility make it a cornerstone in the toolkit of synthetic chemists, enabling the construction of diverse molecular structures and contributing significantly to the advancement of chemical research and industrial processes.