1,6-Dibromohexane

1,6-Dibromohexane

Hexamethylene dibromide; 1,6-Dibromo-n-hexane; α,ω-Dibromohexane

CAS 629-03-8

Chemical Formula C6H12Br2

Molecular Weight 243.97 g/mol

1,6-Dibromohexane is an alkyl halide, specifically a dibromoalkane with the formula Br(CH2)6Br. It is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, often used to introduce a six-carbon spacer (C6) into molecules. It finds applications in the synthesis of various materials, including conductive polymers and molecules for studying single-molecule behavior. 
 

Industrial Uses

1. Agrochemicals

  • Intermediate in Organic Synthesis: 1,6-Dibromohexane is a versatile organic compound with two bromine atoms that can be replaced in chemical reactions. This makes it useful for creating new molecules with specific properties.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Building Block Synthesis: 1,6-dibromohexane acts as a reagent in the synthesis of complex molecules, introducing a specific carbon chain length into the structure.

3. Polymers & Resins

  • Introduction of a C6 Spacer: 1,6-Dibromohexane is often used to introduce a six-carbon (C6) spacer unit within the polymer chain's structure. This spacer unit can influence the polymer's properties, such as its flexibility, solubility, and ability to form specific structures.
  • Polymer Photovoltaics: 1,6-Dibromohexane helps create cross-linkable polymers like regioregular poly(3-(5-hexenyl)thiophene), which are used to stabilize film morphology in polymer-based solar cells. 
  • Thermoresponsive Polymers: It's involved in the synthesis of water-soluble, thermoresponsive polylactides, which change their properties based on temperature.

4. Performance Chemicals

  • Glycuronans: 1,6-Dibromohexane acts as a cross-linker for glycuronans, which are important components of biological structures like the extracellular matrix.


 

Specifications

ASSAY 97%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Mild, sweet, ether-like odor
Boiling Point 270°C
Melting Point -1°C
Density 1.53 g/cm3
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Viscosity 12 cP at 25°C
Flash Point 110°C

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