Description

2-Bromooctanoyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive organic building block, primarily used as an acylating agent in fine chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 2-bromooctanoyl moiety, a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the development of active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a functionalized fatty acid chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a crucial acylating agent in nucleophilic substitution and Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions in research laboratories.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Synthesis: Intermediate for creating specialty surfactants and performance-enhancing additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromooctanoyl Bromide
CAS No.	106265-08-1
Molecular Formula	C8H14Br2O
Molecular Weight	286.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Octanoyl bromide, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromocapryloyl bromide; α-Bromooctanoyl bromide; 2-Bromooctanoic acid bromide; Bromooctanoyl bromide; 2-Bromooctanoyl bromide; 2-Bromo-1-oxooctyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromooctanoyl Bromide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

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

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