Description

8-Bromo-1-Octanol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a bromine atom and a primary hydroxyl group on a linear eight-carbon chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable chemical building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring long-chain alkyl or ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromoalkyl chain is incorporated.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and surface-active agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive bromine and hydroxyl groups allow for nucleophilic substitution and esterification reactions to create ethers, esters, and other derivatives.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize phosphine or other donor ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an alkyl halide component in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	8-Bromo-1-Octanol
CAS No.	50816-19-8
Molecular Formula	C8H17BrO
Molecular Weight	209.13 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromooctan-1-ol; 1-Octanol, 8-bromo-; 8-Bromo-n-octanol; ω-Bromooctyl alcohol; Octyl-8-bromo alcohol; Bromooctanol; 8-Bromooctyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxy-8-bromooctane
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromo-1-Octanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.