Description

1-Iodohexane is a valuable alkyl halide building block, widely recognized for its utility in organic synthesis and material science. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile reagent for introducing the hexyl group via nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize complex molecules, liquid crystals, and functional materials.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key reagent for alkylation reactions, used to construct carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds in target molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the development of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other advanced functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Negishi, Stille, and Suzuki couplings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in laboratory-scale R&D for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodohexane
CAS No.	638-45-9
Molecular Formula	C6H13I
Molecular Weight	212.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyl Iodide; n-Hexyl Iodide; Iodohexane; 1-Iodo-n-hexane; n-C6H13I; NSC 7416
EINECS	211-350-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodohexane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, although the product is stable at room temperature for shorter periods. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.435 - 1.445 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.492 - 1.496
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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