Description

1-Bromo-6-Chlorohexane is a versatile bifunctional alkyl halide intermediate, widely recognized for its utility in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a flexible linker or spacer molecule, enabling the construction of more complex chemical architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity building blocks for their processes.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Building block for the preparation of liquid crystals and advanced polymeric materials.
• Precursor in the manufacture of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Used in organic synthesis to introduce hexylene spacer groups into target molecules.
• Intermediate for the production of specialty surfactants and phase-transfer catalysts.
• Starting material for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and complex ethers.
• Useful in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitution processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-6-Chlorohexane
CAS No.	6294-17-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12BrCl
Molecular Weight	199.52 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-1-bromohexane; Hexane, 1-bromo-6-chloro-; 6-Bromo-1-chlorohexane; 1-Chloro-6-bromohexane; Bromochlorhexane; NSC 8425; ω-Bromo-ω'-chlorohexane
EINECS	228-548-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-6-Chlorohexane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 bases and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is sensitive to light and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.20 - 1.25 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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