Cyclohexyl bromide, CAS No. 108-85-0

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108-85-0

Catalog No. EBD10874

CAS 108-85-0

Name Cyclohexyl bromide

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Cyelohexylbromide 1-Bromocyclohexane bromo-cyclohexan Bromocylohexane Cyclohexane,bromo- Cyclohexylbromid Bromocyclohexane Cyclohexylbromide

Molecular Formula: C6H11Br

Molecular Weight: 163.06

MDL Number: MFCD00003819

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Halogenation Reagents

Product Description:

Bromocyclohexane is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H11Br. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. Structurally, it consists of a cyclohexane ring substituted with a bromine atom, making it a simple yet versatile secondary alkyl halide. Its primary role is as a fundamental organic synthesis intermediate. Bromocyclohexane serves as a classic electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions (e.g., SN1, SN2) and is a key building block for introducing the cyclohexyl group into more complex molecules. It is widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystals. For instance, it can be used to prepare cyclohexylmagnesium bromide (a Grignard reagent) or undergo dehydrohalogenation to form cyclohexene. The compound is flammable and an irritant to skin, eyes, and the respiratory system. It should be handled with appropriate safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment and adequate ventilation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -57°C

Boiling Point: 166-167 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 63 °C

Density: 1.324 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: Insoluble in water

Refractivity: n20/D 1.495(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: Clear liquid