Description

Hexylmercurybromide is an organomercury compound with the CAS number 18431-36-2, primarily utilized as a specialized reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as an intermediate in the preparation of other organometallic species and in research applications requiring precise mercury-carbon bond chemistry. It serves critical needs in the pharmaceutical research, materials science, and specialty chemical manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Key reagent for the introduction of hexylmercury groups in complex molecule construction.
• Catalysis Research: Used in the study and development of novel organomercury catalysts for specific reaction pathways.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of mercury-containing polymers or advanced materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reference compound in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized in the discovery phase for creating novel bioactive compounds and studying structure-activity relationships.
• Laboratory Reagent: Applied in academic and industrial research settings for specialized organometallic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexylmercurybromide
CAS No.	18431-36-2
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₃BrHg
Molecular Weight	365.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromohexylmercury; Mercury, bromohexyl-; Hexylmercuric bromide; n-Hexylmercury bromide; 1-Bromohexylmercury; (Bromomercurio)hexane; Bromo(n-hexyl)mercury
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexylmercurybromide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strictly light-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and photochemical decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	< 0.5%

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