Description

9-Bromo-1-Nonanol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a bromine atom and a terminal hydroxyl group on a nine-carbon alkyl chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules, offering reliable reactivity for nucleophilic substitution and further functionalization. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients, ligands, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly in creating long-chain alkyl linkers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific hydrophobic chain modifications.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing mesogens and other organic compounds used in display technologies and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic reactions, such as alkylations and the preparation of ethers or esters via the hydroxyl group.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for manufacturing non-ionic surfactants and functional lubricant additives with tailored properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Useful in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to introduce the nonyl chain into complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Bromo-1-Nonanol
CAS No.	55362-80-6
Molecular Formula	C9H19BrO
Molecular Weight	223.15 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Bromononan-1-ol; 1-Nonanol, 9-bromo-; 9-Bromononyl alcohol; ω-Bromononyl alcohol; Nonyl bromohydrin; Bromononanol; 9-Bromo-n-nonanol; 9-Bromo-1-hydroxy-nonane
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Quality Control

Our 9-Bromo-1-Nonanol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	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.