Description

2-Hexenyl Bromide is an important alkenyl halide building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent and its utility in introducing a six-carbon chain with a terminal alkene functionality. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for agrochemicals, such as insecticides and herbicides.
• Alkylating agent in fine chemical and fragrance synthesis.
• Monomer or co-monomer precursor for specialty polymers and materials science.
• Starting material for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki).
• Used in organic chemistry research and development for method exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexenyl Bromide
CAS No.	34686-76-5
Molecular Formula	C6H11Br
Molecular Weight	163.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-hexene; (E)-1-Bromo-2-hexene; (Z)-1-Bromo-2-hexene; 2-Hexen-1-yl Bromide; 1-Bromohex-2-ene; trans-2-Hexenyl Bromide; cis-2-Hexenyl Bromide; Bromo-2-hexene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hexenyl Bromide undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive batch-specific documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from heat sources and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomer Ratio (GC)	Specified on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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