Description

2-Bromo-8-Chlorooct-1-Ene is a valuable halogenated organic intermediate featuring both bromine and chlorine functional groups on a linear eight-carbon chain with a terminal alkene. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel compounds and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing carbon chains with specific halogen substitutions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the halogen atoms can be pivotal for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions, leveraging the reactivity of the alkene and halogens.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers and functional materials with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce functionalized octyl chains.
• Fluorinated Compound Precursor: Can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of more complex molecules containing multiple halogens, including fluorinated derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-8-Chlorooct-1-Ene
CAS No.	141493-81-4
Molecular Formula	C8H14BrCl
Molecular Weight	225.55 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Chloro-2-bromooct-1-ene; 1-Octene, 2-bromo-8-chloro-; 2-Bromo-8-chloro-1-octene; (2-Bromo-8-chlorooct-1-ene)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-8-Chlorooct-1-Ene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by GC/HPLC), identity (IR/NMR), and impurity profile is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (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.