1-Bromopropane

1-Bromopropane, also known as n-propyl bromide, is an example of a class of chemical compounds known as alkyl bromides. 1-Bromopropane is used in the United States as a solvent in industrial and commercial applications and has been substituted for other solvents that have been identified as suspect human carcinogens or ozone-depleting chemicals. Among its uses, 1-bromopropane has been used as a solvent for spray adhesives, vapor degreasing, and as a substitute for perchloroethylene in dry cleaning.