Synthesis 1988; 1988(2): 157-158
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27502
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Triphenylphosphonium Bromide: A Convenient and Quantitative Source of Gaseous Hydrogen Bromide

A. Hercouet* , M. Le Corre
  • *Laboratoire de Synthèse Organique, U. A. CNRS no 415, Université de Rennes, F-35042 Rennes, France
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20 August 2002 (online)

Thermolysis of triphenylphosphonium bromide in refluxing xylene provides quantitative yield of anhydrous hydrogen bromide.

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