Description

1-Bromo-4-Methylcyclohexane is a versatile halogenated cycloalkane intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring a bromine atom and a methyl group on a cyclohexane ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing key intermediates and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring functionalized cyclohexyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the bromocyclohexane core is integral to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 4-methylcyclohexyl group.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the research and development of synthetic aroma chemicals with complex, musky, or woody notes.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility or thermal stability.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Bromo-4-Methylcyclohexane
CAS No.	6294-40-2
Molecular Formula	C7H13Br
Molecular Weight	177.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylcyclohexyl Bromide; 4-Methyl-1-bromocyclohexane; p-Methylcyclohexyl Bromide; trans/cis-1-Bromo-4-methylcyclohexane; Bromomethylcyclohexane (unspecified isomer); NSC 7398
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-Methylcyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (typical 98-99%)
Isomer Ratio (cis/trans)	Reported on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	~1.25 g/mL

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