Description

6-(Bromomethyl)-1,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexene is a versatile brominated organic intermediate with a unique bicyclic structure. This compound is valued for its reactive bromomethyl group, which serves as a key functional handle for further chemical synthesis, enabling the construction of more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science. The compound, identified by CAS number 72152-80-8, is supplied to meet the stringent demands of advanced synthetic workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized cyclohexene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromomethyl group allows for selective alkylation.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers and specialty resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex natural products and fine chemicals via nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Utilized to synthesize novel ligands for metal catalysis or to create functionalized surfaces in catalytic systems.
• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of terpene-derived aroma chemicals, leveraging its trimethylcyclohexene backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Bromomethyl)-1,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexene
CAS No.	72152-80-8
Molecular Formula	C10H17Br
Molecular Weight	217.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5,5-Trimethyl-6-(bromomethyl)cyclohex-1-ene; 6-Bromomethyl-1,5,5-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene; (6-Bromomethyl)-1,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-1-ene; Bromomethyltrimethylcyclohexene
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Quality Control

Our 6-(Bromomethyl)-1,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. 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 (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 2.0%

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