Description

1-Bromo-2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)Cyclohexane is a specialized organobromine and organofluorine compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and difluoromethyl bromide substituents on a cyclohexane ring, makes it a valuable reagent for introducing fluorinated motifs and for use in cyclization reactions. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates and bioactive molecules, leveraging the difluoromethyl group to modulate pharmacokinetic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals where fluorinated cyclohexyl units are required.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an electrophilic brominating and difluoromethylating agent in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Fluorine Chemistry Building Block: Essential for constructing more complex fluorinated organic compounds in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)Cyclohexane
CAS No.	14737-09-8
Molecular Formula	C7H10Br2F2
Molecular Weight	291.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexane, 1-bromo-2-(bromodifluoromethyl)-; 2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)-1-bromocyclohexane; 1-Bromo-2-(bromodifluoromethyl)cyclohexane; alpha,α-Dibromo-α-fluoro-cyclohexanemethane; (Bromodifluoromethyl)cyclohexyl bromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bromo-2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)Cyclohexane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your precise research and production requirements.

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 reducing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and highly volatile compound, it is recommended to store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere if the container is opened frequently.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL

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