Description

5-Bromo-2-Hexene is a versatile halogenated alkene intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine atom and double bond make it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratories for the introduction of hexenyl groups and for further functionalization via the alkene moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of novel organometallic complexes and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Hexene
CAS No.	101257-23-2
Molecular Formula	C6H11Br
Molecular Weight	163.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hexene, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromohex-2-ene; (E/Z)-5-Bromo-2-hexene; Bromohexene; 1-Bromo-4-methyl-1-pentene
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Hexene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, 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 provided with every shipment.

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, although short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (sum of isomers)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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