Description

1-Bromooctane is a versatile and valuable alkyl halide intermediate essential for organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as an effective alkylating agent and a building block for longer-chain compounds, enabling the production of specialty chemicals across multiple industries. This product is particularly needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal sectors for synthesizing active ingredients, surfactants, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC) Precursor: Serves as a raw material for manufacturing quaternary ammonium salts used as catalysts.
• Liquid Crystal Manufacturing: Acts as an alkylating agent in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Surfactant & Detergent Production: Employed to create cationic surfactants and fabric softeners.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) in laboratory and industrial R&D.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromooctane
CAS No.	111-83-1
Molecular Formula	C8H17Br
Molecular Weight	193.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyl Bromide; n-Octyl Bromide; Bromooctane; 1-Bromo-n-octane; n-Octyl Bromide; Caprylyl Bromide; Bromo-n-octane
EINECS	203-913-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromooctane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality control protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (20°C)	1.108 - 1.112 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.453
Boiling Point	~ 201°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.