Description

6-Bromohexanoyl Chloride is a versatile bifunctional organic building block, primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its value lies in its reactive acid chloride and terminal bromoalkyl groups, which allow for sequential functionalization and chain extension. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients, polymers, or advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of prodrugs, enzyme inhibitors, and receptor ligands.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating functional polymers, dendrimers, and surface-modified materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Useful for labeling biomolecules (proteins, peptides) and synthesizing fluorescent or affinity probes for biochemical research.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A common reagent for introducing the 6-bromohexanoyl moiety into target molecules via acylation reactions, followed by nucleophilic substitution of the bromide.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromohexanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	22809-37-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10BrClO
Molecular Weight	213.50 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromohexanoic acid chloride; 6-Bromocaproyl chloride; Hexanoyl chloride, 6-bromo-; ω-Bromohexanoyl chloride; 6-Bromo-1-oxohexyl chloride; Bromohexanoyl chloride; Caproyl chloride, 6-bromo-
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromohexanoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data with each shipment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are prepared in compliance with current industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.