A Convenient and Efficient Method for the Conversion of Alkyl Chlorides to the Corresponding Bromides

Abstract

Reaction of representative alkyl chlorides (involving primary, secondary and tertiary substrates as also a dichloride) with stoechiometric amount of lithium bromide in the presence of a transfer agent (5% Aliquat 336) without any added solvent, resulted in high conversions into the corresponding bromides under convenient and economical conditions.