1-Bromohexane
Synonym(s):1-Bromohexane;Bromohexane;Hexyl bromide
- CAS NO.：111-25-1
- Empirical Formula: C6H13Br
- Molecular Weight: 165.07
- MDL number: MFCD00000271
- EINECS: 203-850-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:20:35
What is 1-Bromohexane?
Chemical properties
1-Bromohexane is a colourless liquid organohalide. It is a solvent that is frequently used in grignard reactions. It is also used as Intermediate, for introduction of hexyl group.
The Uses of 1-Bromohexane
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.
What are the applications of Application
1-Bromohexane is a very useful synthetic intermediate，it can be used to react with Mg to prepare Grignard reagents which play an important role in formation of carbon-carbon bond.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Chemistry Letters, 7, p. 833, 1978
Synthetic Communications, 6, p. 21, 1976 DOI: 10.1080/00397917608062128
Tetrahedron, 40, p. 641, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)91092-0
Purification Methods
Shake the bromide with H2SO4, wash with water, dry (K2CO3) and fractionally distil. [Beilstein 1 IV 352.]
Properties of 1-Bromohexane
| Melting point: | −85 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 154-158 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.176 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 5.7 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <10 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 135 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | <1g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear |
| Water Solubility | Immiscible with water. |
| BRN | 1731290 |
| Dielectric constant | 5.8（24℃） |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Combustible. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 111-25-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Hexane, 1-bromo-(111-25-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexane, 1-bromo- (111-25-1) |
Safety information for 1-Bromohexane
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 1-Bromohexane
| InChIKey | MNDIARAMWBIKFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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