Description

2-(6-Bromohexyl)-2H-Benzotriazole is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a benzotriazole UV-absorber moiety linked to a bromohexyl chain. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of advanced polymeric materials and functional additives. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, coatings, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel light-stabilizers and custom monomers.

Application

• Polymer Additive Synthesis: Key intermediate for manufacturing polymeric light stabilizers (HALS-benzotriazole hybrids) for plastics and coatings.
• UV Absorber Functionalization: Used to graft benzotriazole-based UV-absorbing units onto polymer backbones or other molecules via the reactive bromoalkyl terminus.
• Material Science R&D: Serves as a precursor in developing novel photostabilizers for automotive coatings, packaging films, and engineering plastics.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the benzotriazole functionality into target molecules.
• Specialty Monomer Production: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with inherent UV-blocking properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(6-Bromohexyl)-2H-Benzotriazole
CAS No.	890704-00-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆BrN₃
Molecular Weight	282.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Bromohexyl)-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazole; 2-(6-Bromohexyl)benzotriazole; 1H-Benzotriazole, 2-(6-bromohexyl)-; 6-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)hexyl bromide; 2H-Benzotriazole, 2-(6-bromohexyl)-; BTZ-Br-C6; Bromohexyl benzotriazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(6-Bromohexyl)-2H-Benzotriazole is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure consistency and purity for your synthetic processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR is supplied with each shipment.

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 strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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