Description

Dihexylmagnesium is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, widely recognized as a powerful Grignard-type reagent for introducing hexyl groups in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a strong nucleophile and base, facilitating critical carbon-carbon bond formation and metal-halogen exchange reactions. This makes it an essential material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise alkylation is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the alkylation of carbonyl compounds, esters, and halides in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including ligands, catalysts, and specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in building blocks for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific hexyl chain incorporation.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as an initiator or chain-transfer agent in the development of tailored polyolefins and other polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new C-C bond formation methodologies.
• Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize organometallic catalysts and co-catalysts for various polymerization and hydrogenation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dihexylmagnesium
CAS No.	37509-99-2
Molecular Formula	C12H26Mg
Molecular Weight	194.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, dihexyl-; Di-n-hexylmagnesium; Hexylmagnesium (as dimer/solution); Bis(hexyl)magnesium; Grignard reagent, hexyl-; Magnesium dihexyl; n-Hexylmagnesium compound; Organomagnesium reagent C12
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Quality Control

Our Dihexylmagnesium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including titration (for active magnesium content) and gas chromatography (for solvent and impurity profiles). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, concentration, and solvent specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for extended stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizers, and protic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration (in specified solvent)	Typically 0.5M - 2.0M
Assay (Active Mg)	≥ 95% (by titration)
Solvent	Diethyl ether, THF, or hydrocarbons
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure

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