Description

6-Bromo-2,2-dimethylhexanenitrile is a versatile brominated aliphatic nitrile building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both a reactive bromine atom and a nitrile functional group, enabling a range of chemical transformations. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized aliphatic chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in alkylation reactions and a precursor for further functional group interconversion (e.g., hydrolysis to carboxylic acids, reduction to amines).
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful precursor for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2,2-dimethylhexanenitrile
CAS No.	53545-96-3
Molecular Formula	C8H14BrN
Molecular Weight	204.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-6-bromohexanenitrile; 6-Bromo-2,2-dimethylhexanonitrile; Hexanenitrile, 6-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-; 6-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-capronitrile; α,α-Dimethyl-δ-bromovaleronitrile; δ-Bromo-α,α-dimethylvaleronitrile; 5-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpentyl cyanide
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2,2-dimethylhexanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

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.