Description

6-Bromohexanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring both a reactive bromoalkyl chain and a carboxylic acid group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of longer-chain molecules and complex intermediates through nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce hexanoic acid derivatives or create functional linkers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for metabolic and neurological disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for modifying polymer properties and creating functionalized surfaces.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing alkyl-bridged components in advanced electronic display materials.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized to create spacer arms or functional handles in probe and diagnostic reagent development.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for homologation reactions, macrocycle synthesis, and general organic compound library development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromohexanoic Acid
CAS No.	4224-70-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	195.06 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromohexanoic Acid; 6-Bromocaproic Acid; 5-Bromopentane-1-carboxylic Acid; ω-Bromohexanoic Acid; 6-Bromo-n-caproic Acid; Hexanoic acid, 6-bromo-; NSC 5225; Bromohexanoic Acid
EINECS	224-178-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromohexanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Comprehensive testing includes identity confirmation, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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