Description

6-Bromo-1-Hexanol is a versatile brominated alcohol intermediate with a terminal hydroxyl group, essential for introducing the hexyl chain with a reactive bromine handle. This compound matters for its bifunctional reactivity, enabling nucleophilic substitution at the bromine site and derivatization of the alcohol group, which is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for synthesizing active ingredients, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating prodrugs or molecules with extended alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromohexyl moiety is incorporated.
• Liquid Crystal Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds in display technologies.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the production of polyesters, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for coupling reactions (e.g., Williamson ether synthesis) and in the preparation of other functionalized hexyl derivatives.
• Surface Modification: Used to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or to functionalize surfaces with specific organic groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-1-Hexanol
CAS No.	4286-55-9
Molecular Formula	C6H13BrO
Molecular Weight	181.07 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromohexan-1-ol; 1-Hexanol, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromo-n-hexanol; ω-Bromohexyl alcohol; Hexyl alcohol, 6-bromo-; Bromohexanol; 6-Bromo-1-hydroxyhexane; NSC 60548
EINECS	224-291-9

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-1-Hexanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.478 - 1.482
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.34 g/mL

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