Triphenylbromoethylene
Triphenylbromoethylene
Triphenylbromoethylene (pronunciation: tri-fen-il-bro-mo-eth-il-een) is a chemical compound used in various scientific and medical applications.
Etymology
The term "Triphenylbromoethylene" is derived from its chemical structure. "Tri" refers to the three phenyl groups attached to the molecule, "bromo" refers to the presence of a bromine atom, and "ethylene" refers to the two carbon atoms double bonded to each other.
Definition
Triphenylbromoethylene is a type of organic compound that belongs to the class of organobromine compounds. It is characterized by its three phenyl groups and a bromine atom attached to an ethylene group.
Usage
Triphenylbromoethylene is primarily used in scientific research, particularly in the field of organic chemistry. It is often used as a reagent in various chemical reactions due to its unique structure and reactivity.
Related Terms
- Phenyl Group: A functional group characterized by a ring of six carbon atoms, known as a benzene ring.
- Bromine: A chemical element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35. It is a halogen.
- Ethylene: A hydrocarbon which is a colorless flammable gas with a faint "sweet and musky" odor when pure.
- Organic Compound: Any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon.
- Organobromine Compound: Any organic compound that contains carbon bonded to bromine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Triphenylbromoethylene
- Wikipedia's article - Triphenylbromoethylene
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