DL-2-Bromohexanoic acid, CAS No. 616-05-7

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616-05-7

Catalog No. EBD47305

CAS 616-05-7

Name DL-2-Bromohexanoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Bromohexanoicacid Alpha-bromohexanoicacid DL-2-Bromohexanoicacid (2S)-2-bromohexanoate (2S)-2-bromohexanoicacid (2R)-2-bromohexanoate DL-2-Bromocaproicacid

Molecular Formula: C6H11BrO2

Molecular Weight: 195.05

MDL Number: MFCD00004218

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Halogenation Reagents

Product Description:

DL-2-Bromohexanoic acid is an alpha-brominated carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C6H11BrO2. It features a bromine atom at the 2-position of a hexanoic acid chain, existing as a racemic mixture. This compound is a versatile synthetic building block, primarily utilized in organic synthesis for introducing the 2-hexanoic acid moiety or as an alkylating agent. As a key intermediate, it is employed in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its reactivity stems from the electrophilic bromine, which readily undergoes nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the construction of more complex molecules. Additionally, it serves as a halogenating reagent in certain synthetic transformations. Due to its corrosive nature, it should be handled with appropriate safety precautions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 4 °C

Boiling Point: 136-138 °C/18 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 110 °C

Density: 1.37 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, ether

Refractivity: n20/D 1.472(lit.)

Safety Information

Packing Level: II

Hazard Category: 8

Transport Codes: 3265

Analytical Data

Appearance: colorless or light yellow liquid