Description

1-Bromoundecane is a versatile long-chain alkyl bromide intermediate essential for organic synthesis and material science. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent, enabling the introduction of the undecyl group into target molecules to modify properties like hydrophobicity and chain length. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize surfactants, liquid crystals, and complex organic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules requiring long alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for producing herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant & Detergent Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds and other specialty surfactants.
• Liquid Crystal Production: Employed in the creation of alkylated components for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce alkyl side chains into polymers to alter physical properties like flexibility and solubility.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromoundecane
CAS No.	693-67-4
Molecular Formula	C11H23Br
Molecular Weight	235.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Undecyl bromide; n-Undecyl bromide; Bromoundecane; n-Bromoundecane; 1-Bromoundecane; Hendecanyl bromide; 11-Bromoundecane; Bromohendecane
EINECS	211-758-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromoundecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.06 - 1.08 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.456 - 1.460
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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