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2-Bromohexane (CAS 3377-86-4)

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CAS Number:
3377-86-4
Molecular Weight:
165.07
Molecular Formula:
C6H13Br
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2-Bromohexane is a compound that is used in synthetic organic chemistry as an alkylating agent. It is often involved in research applications that study nucleophilic substitution reactions, where the bromine atom serves as a good leaving group. The reactivity of 2-Bromohexane with various nucleophiles, such as alcohols, amines, and carbanions, makes it a valuable substrate for the synthesis of a diverse array of organic compounds. It is also utilized in the preparation of hexane derivatives by facilitating the introduction of functional groups at the 2-position of the hexane chain. Additionally, 2-Bromohexane can be used in phase-transfer catalysis experiments to understand the mechanism of reaction and the role of the catalyst in facilitating the transfer of a reactant between immiscible phases.


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2-Bromohexane, 5 g

sc-265497
5 g
$179.00