Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(tert-Butyl)Cyclohexane is a versatile brominated cyclohexane derivative that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a bulky tert-butyl substituent, makes it a key building block for creating complex molecules with tailored steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing lipophilic cyclohexyl moieties to modulate drug solubility and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific steric bulk.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals with enhanced thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution (SN2) reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and carbon-carbon bond coupling reactions to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing musky or woody aroma chemicals due to its substituted cyclohexane backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(tert-Butyl)Cyclohexane
CAS No.	92368-33-7
Molecular Formula	C12H23Br
Molecular Weight	247.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butyl-1-(bromomethyl)cyclohexane; 1-Bromomethyl-4-tert-butylcyclohexane; p-tert-Butylcyclohexylmethyl bromide; (4-(tert-Butyl)cyclohexyl)methyl bromide; NSC 339063; 92368-33-7
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(tert-Butyl)Cyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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