Description

1-Chloro-6-Iodohexane is a versatile bifunctional halogenated alkane, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring terminal chloro and iodo groups, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures through selective substitution and coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing mesogenic compounds and charge-transport materials in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a chain extender or cross-linking agent to introduce specific functional groups into polymer backbones.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing hexyl chains with orthogonal reactivity in multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces and nanoparticles for specific chemical or biological applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-6-Iodohexane
CAS No.	34683-73-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12ClI
Molecular Weight	246.52 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-1-iodohexane; Hexane, 1-chloro-6-iodo-; 1-Iodo-6-chlorohexane; 6-Iodo-1-chlorohexane; Chloroiodohexane; ω-Chloro-ω'-iodohexane; 1,6-Halogenohexane; NSC 60548
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-6-Iodohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements, from research to commercial scale.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity in strong acid/organic solvent environments, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.52

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