Description

1-Chloro-8-Bromooctane is a high-purity bifunctional alkyl halide building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its distinct molecular structure, featuring reactive halogen termini separated by a flexible eight-carbon chain, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients, functional polymers, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating long-chain linkers, prodrugs, and novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific alkyl chain modifications for efficacy.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and functionalized nanomaterials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable precursor in nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclization processes, and the preparation of more complex bifunctional compounds.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces and nanoparticles by providing reactive halogen groups for further chemical attachment.
• Chemical Research & Development: An important tool in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and probe molecule development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-8-Bromooctane
CAS No.	28598-82-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16BrCl
Molecular Weight	227.57 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromo-1-chlorooctane; Octane, 1-bromo-8-chloro-; 1-Bromo-8-chlorooctane; 8-Chloro-1-bromooctane; Bromochlorooctane; ω-Bromo-ω'-chlorooctane; 1-Chloro-8-bromo-n-octane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-8-Bromooctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to maintain purity.

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%
Refractive Index	1.468 - 1.472
Density	1.20 - 1.30 g/mL

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