Description

Hexadecylbromomagnesium is a high-value organomagnesium compound, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to act as a powerful nucleophile and strong base for introducing the hexadecyl (cetyl) group into target molecules. This reagent is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise carbon-chain elongation and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key for constructing long alkyl chain moieties in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of surfactants, emulsifiers, and active compounds with hydrophobic properties.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of polymers with specific surface properties and organic-inorganic hybrid materials.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including liquid crystals, dyes, and fragrances requiring cetyl group incorporation.
• Laboratory-scale Organic Synthesis: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D in nucleophilic addition and coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecylbromomagnesium
CAS No.	872-26-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₃BrMg
Molecular Weight	313.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyl magnesium bromide; Magnesium, bromohexadecyl-; 1-Bromohexadecanemagnesium; n-Hexadecylmagnesium bromide; Palmitylmagnesium bromide; C16 Grignard reagent; Bromo(cetyl)magnesium; Bromohexadecylmagnesium
EINECS	212-822-8

Quality Control

Our Hexadecylbromomagnesium is manufactured under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm concentration, purity, and suitability for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, titration results, and solvent content is provided with every shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent degradation. This material is highly volatile, easily oxidized, and reacts violently with moisture and protic solvents; handle and store accordingly with appropriate ventilation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy solution
Concentration (in specified solvent)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Typical)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95% (as Grignard reagent)
Solvent	Diethyl ether, THF, or 2-MeTHF

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