Description

(E)-1-Bromo-3-Octene is a high-purity, unsaturated bromoalkene building block with significant utility in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a versatile electrophilic coupling partner and a precursor for the introduction of the 3-octenyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to construct key intermediates for active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific carbon chain lengths.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of pesticide and herbicide intermediates, leveraging its reactivity for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an effective substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Heck, Suzuki, and Negishi couplings to form more complex olefins.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel monomers for specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent or an electrophile in nucleophilic substitution and addition reactions in fine chemical production.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Used as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma compounds that require defined alkene structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-1-Bromo-3-Octene
CAS No.	53155-10-5
Molecular Formula	C8H15Br
Molecular Weight	191.11 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-1-Bromo-3-octene; (E)-3-Octen-1-yl bromide; 1-Bromo-(E)-3-octene; 3-Octen-1-yl bromide, (E)-; 1-Bromo-3-octene; Bromo(3-octenyl); (E)-Oct-3-en-1-yl bromide
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Quality Control

Our (E)-1-Bromo-3-Octene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements, including research and cGMP-grade material for advanced applications.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (E-isomer)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.10 g/mL

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