Description

1-Bromo-8-Phenyloctane is a high-purity organic building block featuring a linear alkyl chain terminated by a bromine atom and a phenyl group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules through nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in drug discovery, liquid crystal development, and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the phenyloctane moiety is incorporated.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a versatile building block for creating mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, such as Grignard reactions and cross-couplings.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce functional groups into polymers, altering their physical properties for specialty coatings and advanced materials.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Precursor: The long alkyl chain makes it suitable for synthesizing specialized surfactants and high-performance lubricant additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-8-Phenyloctane
CAS No.	54646-75-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₁Br
Molecular Weight	269.22 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Phenyloctyl Bromide; (8-Phenyloctyl) Bromide; 1-Bromo-8-phenyl-octane; Octane, 1-bromo-8-phenyl-; 8-Phenyl-1-bromooctane; Bromo(8-phenyloctane); ω-Phenyloctyl Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-8-Phenyloctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

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 strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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