Description

(E,E)-1,6-Dibromo-2,4-Hexadiene is a high-purity, symmetrical diene compound featuring two bromine atoms at terminal positions, making it a versatile and reactive building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its precise stereochemistry and functional group arrangement, which enables controlled cross-coupling and cycloaddition reactions critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require a reliable, high-quality intermediate for developing active ingredients and novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Heck, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its diene and halogen functionality for constructing heterocyclic cores.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials through Diels-Alder or polymerization reactions.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing conjugated systems, natural product analogs, and other complex organic molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel bidentate or multidentate ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E,E)-1,6-Dibromo-2,4-Hexadiene
CAS No.	63621-95-4
Molecular Formula	C6H8Br2
Molecular Weight	239.94 g/mol
Synonyms	trans,trans-1,6-Dibromo-2,4-hexadiene; (E,E)-1,6-Dibromohexa-2,4-diene; 2,4-Hexadiene, 1,6-dibromo-, (E,E)-; 1,6-Dibromo-(E,E)-2,4-hexadiene; all-trans-1,6-Dibromo-2,4-hexadiene
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Quality Control

Our (E,E)-1,6-Dibromo-2,4-Hexadiene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity, correct stereochemistry, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity ((E,E)-isomer)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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