Description

(1-Methyloctyl)Magnesium Bromide is a highly reactive organometallic compound, specifically a Grignard reagent, with the CAS number 126860-97-7. This chemical is a critical building block in organic synthesis, enabling the formation of new carbon-carbon bonds to construct complex molecular frameworks. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require precise and reliable reagents for fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• As a key nucleophile in Grignard reactions for the synthesis of tertiary alcohols, carboxylic acids, and ketones.
• Intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Precursor in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Building block for specialty polymers and advanced material science applications, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological development and exploratory organic synthesis.
• Employed in the synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds that require specific branched-chain alkyl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Methyloctyl)Magnesium Bromide
CAS No.	126860-97-7
Molecular Formula	C9H19BrMg
Molecular Weight	231.46 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyloctylmagnesium Bromide; Magnesium, bromo(1-methyloctyl)-; sec-Nonylmagnesium Bromide; 2-Nonylmagnesium Bromide; (2-Nonyl)magnesium Bromide; (sec-Nonyl)magnesium Bromide; Grignard Reagent C9H19BrMg
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Quality Control

Our (1-Methyloctyl)Magnesium Bromide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as concentration, active magnesium content, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of GMP and ISO-guided environments where traceability and purity are paramount.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is easily oxidized and highly volatile. It must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as moisture, acids, and oxidizing agents. For optimal stability, maintain at recommended cold chain temperatures (typically 2-8°C) as specified on the label.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration (in specified solvent)	Typically 0.5 M - 2.0 M in THF or Diethyl Ether
Assay (Active Mg)	>95% (by Titration)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	< 50 ppm
Acid Consumption	Passes test

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