Description

(6-Bromo-Hex-3-Enyl)Benzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block featuring both an alkene and a terminal bromoalkyl chain. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules via cross-coupling and addition reactions. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing lipophilic aromatic moieties and enabling further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure can be incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid benzene core and flexible, modifiable side chain.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce reactive sites or aromatic groups into polymer backbones, altering physical properties like rigidity or thermal stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom is reactive in palladium-catalyzed couplings (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira), while the alkene can undergo hydroboration or epoxidation.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating specialized chemical libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6-Bromo-Hex-3-Enyl)Benzene
CAS No.	52121-87-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅Br
Molecular Weight	239.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-6-phenylhex-3-ene; 6-Phenyl-3-hexenyl Bromide; 3-Hexen-1-ol, 6-phenyl-, 1-bromo derivative; (3-Hexenyl)benzene, 6-bromo-; Benzene, (6-bromo-3-hexenyl)-; 6-Bromo-1-phenyl-3-hexene
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Quality Control

Our (6-Bromo-Hex-3-Enyl)Benzene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.