1-Bromohexane
CAS: 111-25-1
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥98.0%, High-Purity Grade ≥99.0%, Reagent Grade ≥99.0% |
| Molecular Formula | C6H13Br |
| Molecular Weight | 165.07 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a characteristic alkyl halide odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/polyethylene drum, 200 kg/steel drum, or 1000 kg/IBC container |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID); Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and GC-MS; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Density — Digital density meter (ASTM D4052); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Bromide content — Ion chromatography or argentometric titration; Residual solvents — GC analysis. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly sealed and protected from moisture and light. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reactive metals. Use explosion-proof equipment when handling large quantities. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an important alkylating reagent and organic synthesis intermediate. It is widely applied in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, surfactants, fragrances, specialty chemicals, and other fine chemical products. It is also used as a raw material for Grignard reagents and in carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.