Description

6-(Bromomethyl)Tridecane is a specialized brominated alkane intermediate, valued for its unique combination of a long hydrocarbon chain and a reactive bromomethyl functional group. This structure makes it a versatile building block for synthesizing surfactants, lubricant additives, and other specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for introducing hydrophobic alkyl chains into target molecules.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: Serves as a key hydrophobic precursor for the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) and other specialty surfactants.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Synthesis: Used to create functional additives that modify viscosity, improve lubricity, or act as corrosion inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Production: Acts as an alkylating agent in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis for drug discovery and the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and resins.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for introducing a C13 alkyl chain via nucleophilic substitution reactions in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-(Bromomethyl)Tridecane
CAS No.	85531-03-9
Molecular Formula	C14H29Br
Molecular Weight	277.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-6-methyltridecane; Tridecane, 6-(bromomethyl)-; 6-Methyltridecyl bromide; Bromomethyltridecane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-(Bromomethyl)Tridecane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, with comprehensive analysis performed via GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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