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Bromocycloheptane (CAS 2404-35-5)

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Alternate Names:
Cycloheptyl bromide
CAS Number:
2404-35-5
Molecular Weight:
177.08
Molecular Formula:
C7H13Br
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Bromocycloheptane, a cyclic organic compound composed of a seven-membered carbon ring with a single bromine atom, belongs to the saturated hydrocarbon family, specifically the cycloalkane group. Known for its versatility, bromocycloheptane holds great potential across various domains, including organic synthesis, and chemical biology. Bromocycloheptane finds extensive utility in scientific research, serving as a valuable model compound for investigating the structure and reactivity of cycloalkanes, as well as understanding the mechanisms behind organic reactions. Notably, it has played a role in developing novel materials with distinctive physical and chemical properties, making it a valuable starting material for the synthesis of polymers and other such substances. At its core, bromocycloheptane′s unique properties stem from the bromine atom attached to the seven-membered carbon ring. This atom enables bromocycloheptane to act as a Lewis acid, capable of accepting electrons and forming covalent bonds with other molecules. Consequently, bromocycloheptane exhibits notable reactivity owing to the electron-accepting nature of the bromine atom, fostering the formation of covalent bonds with diverse molecular counterparts.


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Bromocycloheptane, 25 g

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25 g
$104.00