Description

1-Methylheptylbromomagnesium is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, specifically a Grignard reagent, with the CAS number 21127-63-9. 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

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used as a key nucleophile in the construction of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing the 1-methylheptyl group into target molecules for specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for method development and exploratory synthesis in chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Methylheptylbromomagnesium
CAS No.	21127-63-9
Molecular Formula	C8H17BrMg
Molecular Weight	217.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, bromo(1-methylheptyl)-; (1-Methylheptyl)magnesium bromide; Bromo(1-methylheptyl)magnesium; Heptane, 1-bromo-1-methyl-, magnesium complex; 1-Methylheptyl magnesium bromide; Grignard reagent C8H17MgBr (branched isomer); sec-Octylmagnesium bromide; 2-Octylmagnesium bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methylheptylbromomagnesium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including titration for Grignard concentration and GC analysis for solvent purity and by-products. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing concentration, solvent, and assay is provided with each shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this product must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in specified solvent)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Typical, custom available)
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95%
Solvent	Diethyl ether, Tetrahydrofuran, or 2-MeTHF

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