Description

5-Bromo-1-Hexene is a versatile halogenated alkene building block, essential for introducing the bromohexyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. Its terminal alkene and bromine functionalities make it a critical intermediate for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and functional group transformations in organic synthesis. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications ranging from medicinal chemistry to polymer science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Grignard reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for other functionalized hexene derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-1-Hexene
CAS No.	4558-27-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11Br
Molecular Weight	163.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexene, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromohex-1-ene; 1-Bromo-5-hexene; (5-Bromohexyl)ethene; NSC 60548; Bromohexene
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-1-Hexene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.20 g/mL
Boiling Point	~150-155°C

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