Description

1-(Bromomethylene)-4-Methylcyclohexane is a specialized brominated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate, enabling the introduction of a reactive bromomethylene functional group into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing lipophilic or halogenated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the bromomethylene group acts as a reactive handle for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for cycloaddition reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and catalytic coupling processes in complex molecule assembly.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of novel ligands or organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethylene)-4-Methylcyclohexane
CAS No.	77842-32-1
Molecular Formula	C8H13Br
Molecular Weight	189.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1-(bromomethylene)cyclohexane; (Bromomethylene)-4-methylcyclohexane; 1-Bromomethylene-4-methylcyclohexane; 4-Methylcyclohexylidene bromomethane; NSC 339063
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethylene)-4-Methylcyclohexane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications from HPLC, GC, and NMR are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.