n-Octylbromide
Industrial Applications
n-Octylbromide is a primary alkyl bromide widely used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of surfactants, fragrances, and specialty chemicals. It is also employed in laboratory alkylation reactions and in the preparation of bioactive compounds and functional materials, where its reactive bromide functionality enables efficient incorporation into target molecules. Its versatility makes it valuable in industrial, research, and specialty chemical applications.
Physical Properties
n-Octylbromide is an organic compound consisting of an eight-carbon alkyl chain bonded to a bromide functional group. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid. The compound is hydrophobic, soluble in organic solvents, and chemically reactive in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- 1-Bromooctane
- Octyl bromide
Form
- Liquid
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