Description

2,5-Dibromohexane is a halogenated alkane compound primarily used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its two reactive bromine atoms, which enable it to serve as a key building block for creating more complex molecular structures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable source of high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and polymer modifications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a linker in various coupling reactions, such as Grignard or nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains, altering their properties like flame retardancy.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Utilized in the research and development of liquid crystal compounds and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromohexane
CAS No.	24774-58-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12Br2
Molecular Weight	243.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexane, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromohexane; 1,4-Dibromo-2-methylpentane; NSC 60545; Dibromohexane (mixed isomers); 2,5-DBH
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromohexane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.51
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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