Description

1,16-Dibromohexadecane is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic dibromide compound, serving as a critical bifunctional alkylating agent and versatile chemical building block. Its value lies in its ability to introduce a 16-carbon spacer with reactive bromine termini, enabling the synthesis of polymers, macrocycles, and complex organic molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer science, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable and high-quality intermediate for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly for creating long-chain linkers or spacers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the production of polyethers, polyesters, and other specialty polymers, influencing material properties like flexibility and crystallinity.
• Macrocyclic Compound Synthesis: A key precursor for constructing crown ethers, cryptands, and other large-ring compounds via cyclization reactions.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize surfaces or nanoparticles by providing alkyl chains with terminal reactive sites for further conjugation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution reactions to create longer-chain di-amines, di-thiols, or di-acids for various research and development purposes.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing mesogenic compounds and advanced organic materials with specific structural requirements.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,16-Dibromohexadecane
CAS No.	45223-18-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂Br₂
Molecular Weight	384.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecane-1,16-diyl dibromide; 1,16-Dibromohexadecane; Hexadecamethylene dibromide; α,ω-Dibromohexadecane; 1,16-Dibromocetane; Cetane-1,16-diyldibromide; 1,16-Dibromo-n-hexadecane; Br(CH₂)₁₆Br
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,16-Dibromohexadecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and identification by FT-IR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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