Description

3-Bromo-2-Hexene is a versatile halogenated alkene intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as an electrophilic building block, enabling the introduction of the hexenyl moiety and facilitating subsequent cross-coupling or substitution reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and investigational drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of novel polymers and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized for modifying organic ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Hexene
CAS No.	21971-88-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11Br
Molecular Weight	163.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hexene, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-2-hexene; (E/Z)-3-Bromo-2-hexene; 3-Bromohex-2-ene; Bromohexene
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Hexene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomer Ratio (E/Z)	Specified on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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