Description

1-Bromo-5-Hexanone is a versatile brominated ketone intermediate with significant synthetic utility. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a reactive bromine atom and a carbonyl group, making it an essential building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications in organic synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a linker for creating complex organic compounds, including heterocycles.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Can be used in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-5-Hexanone
CAS No.	10226-29-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO
Molecular Weight	179.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-hexanone; 5-Bromohexan-2-one; 2-Hexanone, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromo-2-oxohexane; ω-Bromo-2-hexanone; 1-Bromo-5-ketohexane; Bromohexanone; 5-Bromohexanone-2
EINECS	233-562-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-5-Hexanone is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

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 acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4680 - 1.4720
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL

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