Description

6-Phenoxyhexyl Bromide is a versatile bifunctional organic intermediate featuring a phenoxy ether group and a reactive bromoalkyl chain. This compound matters for its utility as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, enabling the introduction of lipophilic phenoxy-linked spacers. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring phenoxyalkyl side chains for biological activity or as a synthetic handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenoxy moiety is a common bioactive component.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for mesogenic compounds and charge-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce pendant phenoxy groups or as a cross-linking agent in specialty polymers and resins to alter physical properties.
• Surface Active Agents: Utilized in the preparation of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers with specific chain lengths.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for nucleophilic substitution reactions and phase-transfer catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Phenoxyhexyl Bromide
CAS No.	51795-97-2
Molecular Formula	C12H17BrO
Molecular Weight	257.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-6-phenoxyhexane; Hexyl Bromide, 6-phenoxy-; 6-Bromohexyl Phenyl Ether; Phenoxyhexyl Bromide; (6-Bromohexyloxy)benzene; Bromohexyl Phenyl Ether; 51795-97-2; NSC 334380
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Quality Control

Our 6-Phenoxyhexyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/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.