Description

1-Bromo-3-Hexene is a versatile halogenated alkene building block, valued for its terminal alkene and bromine functionalities that enable diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex organic molecules, offering a strategic handle for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and polymer modifications. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for intermediate synthesis and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in Heck, Suzuki, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor to other functionalized hexenes.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Research: Used in the development of advanced organic materials for display and semiconductor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Hexene
CAS No.	84254-20-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11Br
Molecular Weight	163.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hexen-1-yl Bromide; 1-Bromohex-3-ene; (Hex-3-en-1-yl)bromide; 3-Hexenyl Bromide; Bromo-3-hexene; 1-Bromo-3-hexene; 3-Bromo-1-hexene (isomer); Allylpropyl Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Hexene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and purity assays, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and volatility loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.20 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.47

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