Description

2-Bromohexanoyl Bromide is a versatile and reactive brominated acyl bromide intermediate. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily used by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for introducing the hexanoyl moiety with a bromine handle for further functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in the development of new drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromohexanoyl group is a key structural component.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an acylating agent and a precursor for various nucleophilic substitution reactions in complex organic molecule construction.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Employed in the research and development of advanced materials, including liquid crystals and specialty polymers.
• Peptide Modification: Used for the selective modification of peptides and other biomolecules in biochemical research.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromohexanoyl Bromide
CAS No.	54971-26-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2O
Molecular Weight	257.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexanoyl bromide, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromohexanoic acid bromide; α-Bromocaproyl bromide; 2-Bromocaproyl bromide; Bromohexanoyl bromide; 2-Bromo-n-caproyl bromide; 2-Bromohexanoic acid, bromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromohexanoyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.