Description

1,1-Bis(Bromomethyl)-Cyclohexane is a versatile brominated organic building block with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce two reactive bromomethyl groups onto a cyclohexane scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications such as cross-linking and intermediate synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Cross-Linking Agent: Functions as a difunctional monomer or cross-linker to modify the properties of specialty resins and polymers, enhancing thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for constructing spirocyclic compounds, macrocycles, and other complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of novel ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Used in developing advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Bis(Bromomethyl)-Cyclohexane
CAS No.	21623-88-1
Molecular Formula	C8H14Br2
Molecular Weight	270.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexane, 1,1-bis(bromomethyl)-; 1,1-Di(bromomethyl)cyclohexane; α,α'-Dibromo-m-xylene (cyclohexane analog); NSC 408124; Bis(bromomethyl)cyclohexane; 1,1-Bis(bromomethyl)cyclohexane; (Bromomethyl)cyclohexylmethyl bromide
EINECS	244-483-9

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Bis(Bromomethyl)-Cyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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 opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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