Description

1-Bromo-8-Methylnonane is a high-purity, branched-chain alkyl bromide intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block, enabling the introduction of a hydrophobic, long-chain alkyl group into target molecules. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing lipophilic side chains that can influence drug metabolism and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as an alkylating agent in the creation of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce alkyl branches into polymers, modifying physical properties such as flexibility, solubility, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) and Grignard reagent formation.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Synthesis: Used to create specialized surfactants and lubricant additives where the specific branched-chain structure imparts desired performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Bromo-8-Methylnonane
CAS No.	123348-69-6
Molecular Formula	C10H21Br
Molecular Weight	221.18 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methylnonyl Bromide; 1-Bromo-8-methylnonane; Nonane, 1-bromo-8-methyl-; 8-Methyl-1-bromononane; Bromomethylnonane (mixed isomers); Alkyl bromide C10 (branched)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-8-Methylnonane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.10 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.460
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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