Description

3-Hexene, 1,6-Dibromo- is a specialized brominated alkene intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring two bromine atoms that serve as excellent leaving groups for nucleophilic substitution reactions. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in cross-coupling and cyclization protocols.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a specific six-carbon chain with terminal functionalization points.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structure can be incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for various organic transformations, including Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing complex ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hexene, 1,6-Dibromo-
CAS No.	75225-40-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2
Molecular Weight	241.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dibromo-3-hexene; 3-Hexene-1,6-dibromide; 1,6-Dibromohex-3-ene; (3-Hexen-1,6-diyl) dibromide; NSC 83600; Dibromohexene; 3-Hexenediyl dibromide
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hexene, 1,6-Dibromo- is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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