1-Bromohexane is utilized in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and organic chemicals. It is involved in Grignard reactions as an alkylating agent and in the synthesis of bromo-cyclic compounds.
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Applications
1-Bromohexane is utilized in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and organic chemicals. It is involved in Grignard reactions as an alkylating agent and in the synthesis of bromo-cyclic compounds.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Nwosu, O. S.; Schleicher, J. C.; Scurto, A. M. Kinetics and polarity effects in the synthesis of the ionic liquid, 1-hexyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bromide, using compressed CO 2. J. Supercrit. Fluids 2015, 96, 171-179.
- Tiago, G.; Restolho, J.; Forte, A.; Colaço, R.; Branco, L. C.; Saramago, B. Novel ionic liquids for interfacial and tribological applications. Colloids Surf. A 2015, 472, 1-8.