Description

6-Bromo-1-Hexanol Acetate is a versatile organic intermediate featuring both a bromoalkyl chain and an acetate ester functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bromoalkyl or protected hydroxyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure serves as a linker or functional group carrier.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced electronic and display materials due to its organic framework.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing carbon chains, introducing bromine atoms, or as a protected alcohol synthon.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating specific ester compounds used in synthetic aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-1-Hexanol Acetate
CAS No.	68797-94-4
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	223.11 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromohexyl acetate; 1-Bromo-6-acetoxyhexane; Acetic acid 6-bromohexyl ester; 6-Bromo-1-hexyl acetate; Hexanol, 6-bromo-, acetate; 6-Bromohexan-1-ol acetate; 6-Bromohexyl ethanoate; Bromohexyl acetate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-1-Hexanol Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, although short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.455 - 1.465

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