Description

2-Bromo-1-Octene is a versatile halogenated olefin building block used in organic synthesis. Its terminal alkene functionality activated by the adjacent bromine atom makes it a valuable reagent for introducing the octenyl moiety into more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in Heck, Suzuki, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions to construct more complex organic frameworks.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma compounds and odorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-Octene
CAS No.	13249-60-0
Molecular Formula	C8H15Br
Molecular Weight	191.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octene, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromooct-1-ene; (2-Bromo-1-octenyl)benzene; Bromooctene; 1-Bromo-2-octene; 2-Bromooctene; Oct-1-en-2-yl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-Octene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

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 2°C and 8°C for extended stability. 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%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.10 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.465
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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