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8-Bromo-1-octanol, 95%
Description
It is used to produce 8-phenylselanyl-octan-1-ol by reaction with diphenyl-diselane. The reaction occurs with reagent sodium borohydride and solvent ethanol at ambient temperature. The yield is about 96%. 8-Bromo-1-octanol was used in the synthesis of (E)-10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (royal jelly acid)1. It was also used in the synthesis of (Z)-14-methyl-9-pentadecenoic acid.
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It is used to produce 8-phenylselanyl-octan-1-ol by reaction with diphenyl-diselane. The reaction occurs with reagent sodium borohydride and solvent ethanol at ambient temperature. The yield is about 96%. 8-Bromo-1-octanol was used in the synthesis of (E)-10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (royal jelly acid)1. It was also used in the synthesis of (Z)-14-methyl-9-pentadecenoic acid.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Refrigerated (4°C).

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.22 |
Boiling Point | 79°C to 80°C (0.07 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.481 |
Linear Formula | Br(CH2)8OH |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1900837 |
Formula Weight | 209.13 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Chemical Name or Material | 8-Bromo-1-octanol |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 256-785-7 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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