Description

n-Heneicosyl Bromide is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl bromide derivative, also known as 1-Bromoheneicosane. This compound serves as a versatile and critical alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise carbon chain extension or functional group introduction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for lipid-based drug formulations and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for creating surfactants, emulsifiers, and specialized crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Employed in the production of liquid crystals, polymers, and advanced organic materials requiring specific alkyl chain lengths.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a reliable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2), Grignard reagent formation, and carbon chain elongation.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Surfactants: Used to synthesize quaternary ammonium compounds and other specialty surfactants with specific hydrophobic character.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Heneicosyl Bromide
CAS No.	4276-50-0
Molecular Formula	C21H43Br
Molecular Weight	375.47 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromoheneicosane; Heneicosyl Bromide; n-Heneicosyl Bromide; Docosyl Bromide (common misnomer); C21-Alkyl Bromide; 1-Bromodocosane (common misnomer); Bromoheneicosane; n-C21H43Br
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Quality Control

Our n-Heneicosyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as an organic solvent, ensure proper containment to prevent contamination.

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)	≤ 0.5%

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