6-Bromohexanoic acid, 98+%

Description

CAS: 4224-70-8 | C6H11BrO2 | 195.056 g/mol

6-Bromohexanoic acid is used in the preparation of N-acylsulfonamides, diarylthioethers and 2-lithio-1,3-dithian. It is widely used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

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Applications
6-Bromohexanoic acid is used in the preparation of N-acylsulfonamides, diarylthioethers and 2-lithio-1,3-dithian. It is widely used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4224-70-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H11BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.056
• MDL Number: MFCD00004422
• InChI Key: NVRVNSHHLPQGCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 6-bromocaproic acid, hexanoic acid, 6-bromo, 6-bromo-hexanoic acid, 6-bromo-n-caproic acid, 6-bromo hexanoic acid, epsilon-bromo caproic acid, 6-bromo hexanoicacid, 6bromohexanoic acid, 6-bromo-hexanicacid, 6-bromo-caproic acid
• PubChem CID: 20210
• ChEBI: CHEBI:60700
• IUPAC Name: 6-bromohexanoic acid
• SMILES: C(CCC(=O)O)CCBr

• Melting Point: 32°C to 35°C
• Boiling Point: 165°C to 170°C (20 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 95°C (203°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 1749740
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol.
• Formula Weight: 195.06
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 6-Bromohexanoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	224-176-5
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only