Description

1-Bromoicosane is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl bromide derivative, also known as 1-Bromoeicosane. This compound serves as a crucial alkylating agent and versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of a long hydrophobic chain. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and lipid-based drug delivery systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating surfactants, emulsifiers, and specialized crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the production of liquid crystals, polymers, and surface modification agents.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a reliable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions to construct complex organic molecules.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and chemical exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromoicosane
CAS No.	4276-49-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₁Br
Molecular Weight	361.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromoeicosane; Eicosyl bromide; n-Eicosyl bromide; n-Docosyl bromide (common misnomer); Bromoeicosane; Arachidyl bromide; Icosyl bromide; Docosyl bromide (historical)
EINECS	224-264-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromoicosane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity, identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, and impurity profiling. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your project specifications and internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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