Description

Ethyl 6-Bromohexanoate is a versatile organic ester and a valuable alkylating agent in synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for the synthesis of longer-chain molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require a reliable intermediate for constructing complex organic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a six-carbon chain with a terminal functional handle.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromohexanoate moiety is incorporated.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 6-bromohexyl group into target molecules for further functionalization.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies, such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Bromohexanoate
CAS No.	25542-62-5
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	223.11 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromohexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Bromocaproate; 6-Bromocaproic Acid Ethyl Ester; Hexanoic Acid, 6-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester; NSC 3349; Ethyl 6-Bromo-n-hexanoate; 6-Bromohexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	247-086-4

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Bromohexanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.458 - 1.462
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.28 - 1.32

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