Description

6-Bromo-2-hexyne is a versatile alkyne building block with a terminal bromine atom, offering a reactive handle for further synthetic elaboration. Its value lies in enabling the construction of more complex molecular architectures through cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel organic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the synthesis of specialized polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable building block for Sonogashira, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction methodologies and creating complex organic molecules.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for preparing advanced phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-hexyne
CAS No.	55402-12-5
Molecular Formula	C₆H₉Br
Molecular Weight	161.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hexyne, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromo-2-hexyne; 1-Bromo-4-methyl-3-pentyne; 4-Methyl-1-bromo-3-pentyne; Bromohex-2-yne; 6-Bromohex-2-yne
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-hexyne is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.