Description

2-(Bromomethyl)-2-Butylhexanal is a specialized brominated aldehyde intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel functional materials.

Application

• Key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for constructing complex molecular scaffolds in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs.
• Precursor in the synthesis of specialized agrochemicals, including pesticides and herbicides.
• Versatile starting material for the preparation of fine chemicals and functional materials.
• Used in organic synthesis for introducing the bromomethyl and aldehyde functional groups in a single step.
• Intermediate in the development of liquid crystals and other advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)-2-Butylhexanal
CAS No.	361373-66-2
Molecular Formula	C11H21BrO
Molecular Weight	249.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butyl-2-(bromomethyl)hexanal; 2-(Bromomethyl)-2-butyl-hexanal; Hexanal, 2-(bromomethyl)-2-butyl-; 2-Butyl-2-(bromomethyl)hexanal; 2-Bromomethyl-2-butylhexanal; α-Bromomethyl-α-butylhexanal; 2-(Bromomethyl)-2-butylhexan-1-al
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Bromomethyl)-2-Butylhexanal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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