Description

1,2-Dibromododecane is a high-purity, long-chain dibromoalkane building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile alkylating agent and a key intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals and functional materials. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and polymer science, where it is used to introduce hydrophobic alkyl chains or as a precursor for further functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring lipophilic modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and surfactants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce dodecyl chains.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Utilized in the development of extreme-pressure additives and viscosity modifiers.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dibromododecane
CAS No.	55334-42-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄Br₂
Molecular Weight	328.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecane, 1,2-dibromo-; 1,2-Dibromododecane; Dodecylene Bromide; 1,2-Dibromododecyl; α,β-Dibromododecane; NSC 60519; Dodecane-1,2-diyl dibromide
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dibromododecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.3 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.49
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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