Description

6-Bromo-1-Hexene is a versatile halogenated alkene building block essential for organic synthesis and material science. Its terminal alkene and bromoalkyl functionalities make it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules via cross-coupling and addition reactions. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating alkyl chain extensions and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its structure is incorporated to modify biological activity and selectivity.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and functionalized surfaces.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Heck reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce hexenyl or bromohexyl groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of phosphine and other donor ligands for catalytic systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-1-Hexene
CAS No.	2695-47-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11Br
Molecular Weight	163.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexene, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromohex-1-ene; Bromohexene; (5-Bromopentyl)ethene; 1-Bromo-5-hexene; 6-Bromohexene; 5-Hexenyl bromide; NSC 60548
EINECS	220-269-5

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-1-Hexene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards where applicable, ensuring reliability for scale-up and regulatory submissions.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.18 - 1.22 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.465 - 1.475
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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