Description

2-Bromo-6-Chlorohexanoyl Chloride is a versatile bifunctional acid chloride intermediate, characterized by its reactive halogen and carbonyl chloride groups. This compound is crucial for the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the introduction of both bromo and chloroalkyl chains in a single step. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced agrochemicals, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating alkyl linkers or side chains in active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where specific halogenated alkyl motifs are required for bioactivity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Friedel-Crafts acylation, and the preparation of esters and amides.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: A precursor for synthesizing advanced organic materials and liquid crystal compounds requiring specific halogenated segments.
• Peptide Modification: Utilized to introduce lipophilic or reactive handles onto peptides and other biomolecules for conjugation or labeling studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Chlorohexanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	41339-26-8
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrCl2O
Molecular Weight	242.95 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-2-bromohexanoyl chloride; 2-Bromo-6-chlorohexanoic acid chloride; Hexanoyl chloride, 2-bromo-6-chloro-; α-Bromo-ω-chlorohexanoyl chloride; 2-Bromo-6-chloro-caproyl chloride; Bromochlorohexanoyl chloride; NSC 163082
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Chlorohexanoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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, dry, and well-ventilated place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts violently with water, strong bases, and alcohols. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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