Description

n-(8-Bromooctyl)Phthalimide is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring a reactive bromoalkyl chain and a protected amine group. This compound matters for its critical role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced materials research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing molecular scaffolds and introducing functional spacers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring long-chain alkylamine or spacer functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyimides, polyamides, and other high-performance polymers.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Building block for synthesizing organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Employed in the preparation of chemical probes, drug conjugates, and surface modification agents where a defined-length linker is required.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing an 8-carbon chain with a terminal reactive site and a protected amine for further functionalization.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-(8-Bromooctyl)Phthalimide
CAS No.	17702-83-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₀BrNO₂
Molecular Weight	338.24 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromooctyl Phthalimide; N-(8-Bromooctyl)phthalimide; 1-Bromo-8-phthalimidooctane; Phthalimide, N-(8-bromooctyl)-; 17702-83-9; 8-Phthalimidooctyl Bromide; N-8-Bromooctylphthalimide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-(8-Bromooctyl)Phthalimide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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

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