Description

1,4-Dibromohexane is a versatile aliphatic dibromide compound, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional reactivity makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This high-purity chemical is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers for applications requiring precise chain extension and cyclization reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain lengths.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce hexylene bridges or as a linker in supramolecular chemistry.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dibromohexane
CAS No.	25118-28-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12Br2
Molecular Weight	243.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexane, 1,4-dibromo-; 1,4-Dibromo-n-hexane; NSC 60519; 1,4-Dibromohexane; 25118-28-9; Dibromohexane
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromohexane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer specifications.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. 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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~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.