Description

6-Bromohexanenitrile is a versatile bifunctional organic intermediate featuring both a reactive bromoalkyl chain and a nitrile group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of longer-chain molecules and heterocycles, serving as a key building block in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring functionalized alkyl linkers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate nitrile and halogen functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and cyanoalkylation reactions to extend carbon chains and introduce functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing labeled compounds or molecular probes used in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromohexanenitrile
CAS No.	6621-59-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10BrN
Molecular Weight	176.06 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromohexanonitrile; 6-Bromocapronitrile; 5-Bromopentyl cyanide; Hexanenitrile, 6-bromo-; ω-Bromohexanenitrile; Bromohexanenitrile; 1-Bromo-5-cyanopentane; 6-Bromo-n-hexanenitrile
EINECS	229-571-7

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromohexanenitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4780 - 1.4820
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.30 - 1.35

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