Description

1,2-Dibromocyclohexane (CAS No. 5401-62-7) is a high-purity brominated cycloalkane with the molecular formula C₆H₁₀Br₂. This organobromine compound is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, characterized by its clear to pale yellow liquid appearance and distinct brominated hydrocarbon odor. It is widely utilized in research and industrial applications due to its reactivity as an alkylating agent and its role in cycloaddition reactions. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), with low levels of impurities, making it ideal for sensitive synthetic workflows. Proper storage in amber glass under inert gas is recommended to prevent degradation.

Key Specifications:
– Molecular Weight: 241.95 g/mol
– Boiling Point: ~220-225°C
– Density: ~1.7 g/cm³ at 25°C
– Refractive Index: n²⁰_D ~1.55
– Hazard Codes: Xi (Irritant), N (Dangerous for the environment)
– Packaged in chemically resistant containers with secure closures.

Properties

• CAS Number: 5401-62-7
• Complexity: 62.9
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dibromocyclohexane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10Br2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8/h5-6H,1-4H2
• InChI Key: CZNHKZKWKJNOTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 241.91288
• Molecular Formula: C6H10Br2
• Molecular Weight: 241.95
• SMILES: C1CCC(C(C1)Br)Br
• Monoisotopic Mass: 239.91493
• Synonyms: 1,2-Dibromocyclohexane, Cyclohexane, 1,2-dibromo-, NSC 1239, EINECS 226-449-4, Cyclohexane,1,2-dibromo-, DTXSID90883925, Cyclohexane, 1,2dibromo, 1,2-trans-dibromocyclohexane, DTXCID70223042, 226-449-4, cznhkzkwkjnote-uhfffaoysa-n, 5401-62-7, 1,2-dibromo-cyclohexane, 1,2-bis(bromanyl)cyclohexane, 103846-63-5, (1S)-1,2-DIBROMOCYCLOHEXANE, C6H10Br2, 1217522-88-7, (+/-)-trans-1,2-Dibromocyclohexane, NSC1239, MFCD00066781, Cyclohexane,2-dibromo-, NCIOpen2_006043, SCHEMBL989373, SCHEMBL3204979, SCHEMBL3232285, SCHEMBL6571695, SCHEMBL9579437, 1 pound not2-Dibromocyclohexane, NSC-1239, AKOS015907297, DS-2750, DB-055855, CS-0155357, D2410, NS00080846, EN300-137137, A800820, A829910, Cyclohexane,1,2-dibromo-,labeled with bromine-82(9ci)

Application

1,2-Dibromocyclohexane serves as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of cycloalkene derivatives via dehydrobromination reactions. It is employed in catalytic studies as a model substrate for halogen elimination mechanisms and finds use in polymer chemistry as a crosslinking agent. Researchers also utilize this compound in the development of flame retardants and as a precursor for chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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