Description

2,2-Dibromohexane,=98% CAS NO 116530-77-9 is a high-purity brominated alkane building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for introducing specific alkyl and bromine functionalities into target molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions and organometallic complexes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and introducing bromine atoms in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dibromohexane,=98%
CAS No.	116530-77-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12Br2
Molecular Weight	243.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexane, 2,2-dibromo-; 2,2-Dibromohexane; 1,1-Dibromopentane; Dibromohexane; NSC 163081
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dibromohexane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure a minimum purity of 98% and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed and stored in a secondary containment area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.51
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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