Description

2,6-Dibromohexanoic Acid is a versatile brominated aliphatic carboxylic acid, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine atoms, which facilitates selective substitution reactions and enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Crucial for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing chiral centers and side chains for potential therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine atoms act as reactive handles for further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a building block for mesogenic units in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution, elimination, and cyclization reactions to create complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands for metal catalysis and as a precursor for catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating novel organic compounds with specific electronic or photophysical properties for advanced materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,6-Dibromohexanoic Acid
CAS No.	13137-43-4
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2O2
Molecular Weight	273.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexanoic acid, 2,6-dibromo-; 2,6-Dibromocaproic acid; α,ω-Dibromohexanoic acid; NSC 83608; 2,6-Dibromo-n-caproic acid; 2,6-Dibromohexanoic acid; DL-2,6-Dibromohexanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dibromohexanoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and comprehensive analytical testing is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity for your critical 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 oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, appropriate chemical handling procedures should be followed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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