Description

1,4-Bis-Bromomethyl-Cyclohexane is a versatile bifunctional alkylating agent featuring a cyclohexane backbone with bromomethyl groups at the 1 and 4 positions. This compound matters as a critical building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of cyclohexyl spacers and facilitating cross-linking or chain extension reactions. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for producing active ingredients, polymers, and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for constructing complex molecules with cyclohexyl moieties, used in drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific spatial geometry.
• Polymer & Resin Manufacturing: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings to enhance thermal and mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal Production: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other advanced optical materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to create novel organic compounds for research and industrial applications.
• Material Science: Utilized in the development of dendrimers, supramolecular structures, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis-Bromomethyl-Cyclohexane
CAS No.	35541-75-4
Molecular Formula	C8H14Br2
Molecular Weight	270.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)cyclohexane; Cyclohexane-1,4-diylbis(methylene) dibromide; 1,4-Di(bromomethyl)cyclohexane; p-Xylylene dibromide, hexahydro-; Hexahydro-p-xylylene dibromide; NSC 169102; α,α'-Dibromo-p-xylene, hexahydro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis-Bromomethyl-Cyclohexane undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to strict in-process controls to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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