Description

1,8-Dibromooctane is a high-purity, linear aliphatic dibromoalkane building block essential for organic synthesis and advanced material science. Its bifunctional nature, featuring two reactive bromine termini, makes it a versatile linker and spacer molecule for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their critical processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating long-chain alkyl linkers or spacers.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile alkylating agent and a precursor for generating Grignard reagents or other organometallic compounds.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing macrocycles, dendrimers, and molecular machines due to its defined chain length.
• Surface Modification: Utilized to create self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or to functionalize surfaces with long alkyl chains.
• Ligand Synthesis: A precursor for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,8-Dibromooctane
CAS No.	4549-32-0
Molecular Formula	C8H16Br2
Molecular Weight	271.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Octamethylene Dibromide; 1,8-Dibromooctane; Octamethylene Bromide; Octane, 1,8-dibromo-; Dibromooctane; α,ω-Dibromooctane
EINECS	224-904-9

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Dibromooctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from research to commercial-scale production.

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 strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.44 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.508
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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