Description

(1-Bromoethyl)-Cyclohexane CAS NO 1073-42-3 is a versatile halogenated organic compound, primarily valued as a key alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring a bromoethyl side chain on a cyclohexane ring, makes it a crucial building block for introducing functionalized alkyl groups into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex alicyclic and spirocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multistep synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation reactions in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Bromoethyl)-Cyclohexane
CAS No.	1073-42-3
Molecular Formula	C8H15Br
Molecular Weight	191.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Bromoethyl)cyclohexane; 1-Bromo-1-ethylcyclohexane; (1-Bromoethyl)cyclohexane; Cyclohexane, (1-bromoethyl)-; 1-Ethyl-1-bromocyclohexane; α-Bromoethylcyclohexane; Bromoethylcyclohexane
EINECS	214-025-5

Quality Control

Our (1-Bromoethyl)-Cyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.20 - 1.25 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.480 - 1.490
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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