81367-59-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-BROMO-2-METHYLHEXADECANE
• Synonyms: 2-METHYLHEXADECYL BROMIDE;1-BROMO-2-METHYLHEXADECANE;Bromomethylhexadecane
• CAS NO: 81367-59-1
• Molecular Formula: C17H35Br
• Molecular Weight: 319.36
• Mol File: 81367-59-1.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 349.87°C (estimate)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.00
• Refractive Index: 1.4610-1.4640
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-BROMO-2-METHYLHEXADECANE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-BROMO-2-METHYLHEXADECANE(81367-59-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-BROMO-2-METHYLHEXADECANE(81367-59-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 81367-59-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-Bromo-2-methylhexadecane is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C17H35Br. It is a long-chain alkyl bromide that is used in organic synthesis as a precursor for various compounds. This chemical is commonly used in research and industrial applications such as in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials. It is also used as a starting material for the synthesis of surfactants and other specialty chemicals. 1-Bromo-2-methylhexadecane is known for its high chemical stability and low reactivity, making it an important building block in the field of organic chemistry. Additionally, it is a potentially hazardous chemical and proper safety precautions should be taken when handling and using it.

Upstream product

• 2490-53-1 2-methylhexadecanoic acid methyl ester 
• 27147-71-3 2-methylpalmitic acid 
• 2490-48-4 1-hexadecanol-2-methyl- 

Downstream Products

• 1026319-32-3 C₄₆H₆₂O₃ 
• 242817-71-6 (R)-1-(2-Methyl-hexadecyloxy)-3-trityloxy-propan-2-ol 
• 242817-73-8 (S)-2-Benzyloxy-3-(2-methyl-hexadecyloxy)-propan-1-ol 

Relevant articles and documents

Synthesis of optically pure (R)-and (S)-1-alkyl-2-acyl- glycerophosphocholine (in German)

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