Bromosuccinimide

**Definition:** A brominating agent that replaces hydrogen atoms in benzylic or allylic positions. It is used in the oxidation of secondary alcohols to ketones and in controlled low-energy brominations. (From Miall's Dictionary of Chemistry, 5th ed; Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed,).

**Tree numbers:** - D02.478.770.150 - D03.383.773.812.852.150

**Synonyms:** - Succinbromimide - N-Bromosuccinimide