Description

1-Bromo-2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)Cyclohexane is a specialized organobromine and organofluorine compound, serving as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and a bromodifluoromethyl group on a cyclohexane ring, makes it a critical reagent for introducing fluorinated motifs and facilitating further functionalization. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to create novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules where fluorine substitution can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the difluoromethyl group to improve compound efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated monomers or additives in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with unique surface properties and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a source of the difluoromethyl radical or carbene equivalents for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research focused on the reactivity and applications of gem-difluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)Cyclohexane
CAS No.	117711-58-7
Molecular Formula	C7H10Br2F2
Molecular Weight	307.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexane, 1-bromo-2-(bromodifluoromethyl)-; 2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)-1-bromocyclohexane; 1-Bromo-2-(bromodifluoromethyl)cyclohexane; α,α-Dibromo-α,α-difluorocyclohexanemethane; (Bromodifluoromethyl)bromocyclohexane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-(Bromodifluoromethyl)Cyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.