Description

1,5-Dibromohexane is a versatile aliphatic dibromide compound, serving as a crucial bifunctional alkylating agent and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce a six-carbon chain with reactive bromine termini, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to synthesize active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules through nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that require specific alkyl chain linkages.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the creation of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystalline materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile linker or spacer in multi-step synthetic routes to create complex organic compounds, including macrocycles and dendrimers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in R&D laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical entities.
• Surface Modification: Can be used to functionalize surfaces or nanoparticles by providing reactive bromine handles for further conjugation.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromohexane
CAS No.	627-96-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12Br2
Molecular Weight	243.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexane, 1,5-dibromo-; 1,5-Dibromo-n-hexane; Hexamethylene dibromide; NSC 60545; α,ω-Dibromohexane; 1,5-Dibromohexane; Dibromohexane
EINECS	211-017-5

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply chain transparency and product reliability.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.50 - 1.55 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.505 - 1.515
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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