Description

Hexylmagnesium Chloride is a versatile organomagnesium reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in organic synthesis for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a nucleophile, introducing a hexyl group into target molecules, which is crucial for constructing complex organic frameworks. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize advanced intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel materials.

Application

• Key reagent in Grignard reactions for the nucleophilic addition to carbonyl groups (aldehydes, ketones, esters).
• Synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients requiring hexyl chain incorporation.
• Production of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides, where specific alkyl chains are needed for bioactivity.
• Manufacture of specialty polymers and fine chemicals as a building block.
• Used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Kumada coupling) for C-C bond formation in catalytic cycles.
• Laboratory-scale organic synthesis and process development in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	44767-62-6
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₃ClMg
Molecular Weight	144.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloro(hexyl)magnesium; Hexylmagnesium Chloride solution; Magnesium, chlorohexyl-; 1-Hexylmagnesium chloride; Grignard reagent C6; n-Hexylmagnesium chloride; HexylMgCl
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Quality Control

Our Hexylmagnesium Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including titration for concentration (assay) and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, concentration, and solvent content is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile, hygroscopic, and easily oxidized nature, it is typically supplied and stored as a solution in specific ether solvents (e.g., diethyl ether, THF). Follow all relevant safety data sheet (SDS) instructions for handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in solvent)	Typically 1.0M to 2.0M in diethyl ether or THF
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95% (of stated concentration)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure

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