Synthesis of long-chain alkyl and alkenyl bromides

Abstract

Long-chain alkyl and alkenyl bromides are obtained in quantitative yields by the reaction of methanesulfonates with anhydrous magnesium bromide in absolute ether; cis-trans isomerization of double bonds does not occur.

Keywords

• synthesis
• alkyl
• alkenyl
• bromides
• methanesulfonates
• mesylates