1,3 DibromoPropane

1,3-Dibromopropane is a halogenated hydrocarbon. When at room temperature, it is a colorless to light-brown liquid with sweet odor. 

1,3-Dibromopropane Properties

Melting point:−34 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:167 °C(lit.)
Density 1.989 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 7 (vs air)
refractive index n20/D 1.524(lit.)
Flash point:54 °Cstorage temp. 2-8°Csolubility 1.68g/lform Liquidcolor Clear colorless to yellowWater Solubility 1.7 g/L (30 ºC)Merck 14,9713Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Flammable

It is very useful to form C3-bridged compounds such as through C-N coupling reactions. 1,3-Bromopropane is used as a chemical intermediatein the production of a wide range of products including pharmaceuticals, insecticides, quaternary ammonium compounds, flavoring agents, and fragrances. It is also used as a solvent for fats, waxes, and resins, and as an alternative to ozone-depleting solvents (eg, chlorofluorocarbons).