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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
1-Bromohexane Structural

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  n20/D 1.448(lit.)
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)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
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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