Description

2-Bromotetradecane is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl bromide intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its utility as a versatile building block for introducing the tetradecyl group into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of more complex chemical architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for applications requiring lipophilic chain extension or phase-transfer catalyst synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key alkylating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates requiring long alkyl chains for enhanced bioavailability or membrane interaction.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the tetradecyl moiety can influence solubility and biological activity.
• Specialty Surfactants & Phase-Transfer Catalysts (PTC): Acts as a precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds, which are critical components in detergents, emulsifiers, and catalysts for biphasic reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) and Grignard reagent formation to construct complex organic molecules for material science and fine chemicals.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Utilized in the development of specialty additives that modify viscosity, reduce friction, or improve the performance characteristics of industrial lubricants and fuels.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromotetradecane
CAS No.	74036-95-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₉Br
Molecular Weight	277.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromotetradecane (isomeric mixture reference); Tetradecyl bromide; Myristyl bromide; n-Tetradecyl bromide; Bromotetradecane; 2-Bromotetradecane; 2-Bromomyristane; 1-Bromo-2-tetradecane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromotetradecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.04 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.460
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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