Description

1-Bromo-6,6-Dimethylheptane is a high-purity, branched-chain alkyl bromide intermediate of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a tertiary carbon adjacent to the bromine, makes it a versatile building block for introducing bulky alkyl groups and for use in transition-metal catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key alkylating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its bulky alkyl chain can influence biological activity and selectivity.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties like hydrophobicity or specific branching.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for homogeneous catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Kumada) to introduce the 6,6-dimethylheptyl moiety.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of certain musk or woody fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-6,6-Dimethylheptane
CAS No.	54216-75-0
Molecular Formula	C9H19Br
Molecular Weight	207.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6-Dimethylheptyl Bromide; (6,6-Dimethylheptyl)bromide; 1-Bromo-6,6-dimethyl-heptane; Heptane, 1-bromo-6,6-dimethyl-; tert-Nonyl Bromide (common name); 6,6-Dimethyl-1-bromoheptane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bromo-6,6-Dimethylheptane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high chemical purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Standard quality verification includes chromatographic purity analysis (GC/HPLC) and identity confirmation (IR, NMR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is compatible with strong acids and organic solvents but should be handled with standard laboratory precautions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.450 - 1.456
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.20 g/mL

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