The Role of (BDMS) Bromodimethylsulfonium bromide as a Catalyst and Brominating Reagent: A Concise Overview

摘要

Bromodimethylsulfonium bromide (BDMS) is an expedient storage of molecular bromine or bromine radicals or bromonium ions and also of nucleophilic bromide ion. It is an easily available, inexpensive and versatile reagent. It is used as an effective brominating reagent as well as a valuable catalyst for several organic conversions.