2-Phenylethyl bromide explained

2-Phenylethyl bromide is an organobromide with the formula C6H5CH2CH2Br. It is a colorless liquid, although older samples appear yellow. Analogous to the preparation of most 1-bromoalkanes, it is prepared by free-radical addition of hydrogen bromide to styrene. These conditions lead to anti-Markovnikov addition, giving the 1-bromo derivatives.

Upon reaction with hydrazine, phenelzine is produced.

It can be used to produce fentanyl and is on the Special Surveillance List of the DEA.[1]

References

  1. Web site: Special Surveillance List of Chemicals, Products, Materials and Equipment Used in the Clandestine Production of Controlled Substances or Listed Chemicals . May 20, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110420054619/http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/chem_prog/advisories/surveillance.htm . April 20, 2011 .

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