1-Bromoundecane is used in the preparation of Grignard reagent by reacting with Mg in THF (tetrahydrofuran). It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, dyes and agrochemicals.
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Applications
1-Bromoundecane is used in the preparation of Grignard reagent by reacting with Mg in THF (tetrahydrofuran). It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, dyes and agrochemicals.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Kumaraswamy G.; Markondaiah B. Enantioselective total synthesis of (-)-tetrahydrolipstatin using Oppolzer’s sultam directed aldol reaction. Tetrahedron Lett. 2008, 49 (2), 327-330.
- Jean-François Peyrata.; Bruno Figadèrea.; André Cavé. Halide Exchange: Preparation of Alkyl Chlorides. Synthetic Communications: An International Journal for Rapid Communication of Synthetic Organic Chemistry. 1996, 26 (24), 4563-4567.