Description

16-Bromohexadecanol is a high-purity, long-chain brominated fatty alcohol, a versatile organic intermediate with significant synthetic utility. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive bromine atom and a terminal hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create surfactants, liquid crystals, or advanced polymer precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of lipid-based drug delivery systems and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized surfactants, emulsifiers, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain extender or monomer for creating polyesters, polyethers, and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Surfactant & Detergent Industry: Intermediate for the production of non-ionic and cationic surfactants with specific chain lengths.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for introducing a C16 alkyl chain with a modifiable terminus into target molecules via nucleophilic substitution or further functionalization of the alcohol group.

Basic Information

Product Name	16-Bromohexadecanol
CAS No.	59101-28-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₃BrO
Molecular Weight	321.34 g/mol
Synonyms	16-Bromo-1-hexadecanol; ω-Bromohexadecanol; Hexadecyl Bromo Alcohol; 1-Hexadecanol, 16-bromo-; Bromohexadecanol; 16-Bromohexadecyl Alcohol; 16-Bromocetyl Alcohol (archaic); Long-chain bromo alcohol C16
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Quality Control

Our 16-Bromohexadecanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, melting point, and impurity profiles to meet your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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