6-Bromo-1-hexene, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

6-Bromo-1-hexene was used in the preparation of epoxide, 6-bromo-1,2-epoxyhexane. It was also used in a simple, direct preparation of 4-alkenylbenzonitriles via anionic reduced forms of terephthalonitrile in liquid ammonia.

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Applications
6-Bromo-1-hexene was used in the preparation of epoxide, 6-bromo-1,2-epoxyhexane. It was also used in a simple, direct preparation of 4-alkenylbenzonitriles via anionic reduced forms of terephthalonitrile in liquid ammonia.

Solubility
Not miscible in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2695-47-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H11Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 163.058
• MDL Number: MFCD00000269
• InChI Key: RIMXEJYJXDBLIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 6-bromo-1-hexene, 5-hexenyl bromide, 1-hexene, 6-bromo, 1-bromo-5-hexene, 6-bromohexene, 6-bromo-hexene, 6-bromo-hex-1-ene, l-bromo-5-hexene, 6-bromo-1-hexen, 1-bromohex-5-ene
• PubChem CID: 75906
• IUPAC Name: 6-bromohex-1-ene
• SMILES: C=CCCCCBr

• Density: 1.217
• Boiling Point: 147°C
• Flash Point: 54°C (129°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.4652
• Linear Formula: Br(CH₂)₄CH=CH₂
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 506203
• Solubility Information: Not miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 163.06
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: 6-Bromo-1-hexene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	220-267-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only