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2-Bromohexane (C6H13Br)

Looking for routes to 2-Bromohexane? 2-Bromohexane presents a C6 framework, halogen substitution. Use the planner with prefilled SMILES, or copy CCCCC(C)Br (CAS 3377-86-4).

Target
2-Bromohexane
CAS
3377-86-4
Formula
C6H13Br
Approx. MW
165.07
SMILES
CCCCC(C)Br
PubChem CID
18805
Approx. carbons
C6

2-Bromohexane structure

Properties

IUPAC name
2-bromohexane
Common names
sec-Hexyl bromide; 2-Bromohexane; 1-Methyl-1-pentyl bromide
Molecular weight
165.07
Exact mass
164.01
InChIKey
QKJXYWALQHXQCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point
142–143 °C
Density
1.17 g/mL

Example route

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Convert 2-hexanol to 2-bromohexane with HBr or PBr₃. … (2 steps total)

Convert 2-hexanol to 2-bromohexane with HBr or PBr₃. → Assemble 2-hexanol from butylmagnesium bromide and acetaldehyde. The Grignard addition gives the secondary alcohol directly—no separate reduction step.

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Bromohexane?

2-Bromohexane has molecular formula C6H13Br. Molecular weight about 165.07 g·mol⁻¹.

How can 2-Bromohexane be synthesized?

Convert 2-hexanol to 2-bromohexane with HBr or PBr₃. Then Assemble 2-hexanol from butylmagnesium bromide and acetaldehyde. The Grignard addition gives the secondary alcohol directly—no separate reduction step.

What is the CAS number of 2-Bromohexane?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Bromohexane is 3377-86-4.

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