Description

Product Overview

1-Bromodecane (also known as n-Decyl Bromide or Decyl Bromide) CAS No.: 112-29-8 , with the chemical formula C₁₀H₂₁Br and a molecular weight of 221.18 g/mol. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow or light yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. This compound belongs to the class of alkyl halides and is primarily used in organic synthesis and industrial applications, though it is subject to environmental and safety regulations due to its toxicity and potential hazards.

Properties

1-Bromodecane exhibits the following key physical and chemical properties:

• Physical State: Liquid (at room temperature).
• Appearance: Clear colorless to pale yellow or light yellow liquid.
• Odor: Characteristic odor.
• Melting Point: -29.6 °C.
• Boiling Point: 238 °C.
• Density: 1.066 g/mL at 25 °C.
• Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with organic solvents like ethanol and ether.
• Stability: Stable under normal conditions; flammable with a flash point of 94 °C; incompatible with strong oxidants, bases, and metals.
• Toxicity: Moderately toxic; causes irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; may cause neurological disorders; inhalation toxicity noted; signal word “Warning”.

Applications

The primary applications of 1-bromodecane include:

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used as an alkylating agent to introduce the decyl group in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, surfactants, and other organic compounds; participates in alkylation of pentaerythritol to introduce lipophilic groups.
• Solvent: Employed in various industrial processes and laboratory settings.
• Other: Involved in the synthesis of specialized chemicals and as a reagent in professional laboratory and industrial uses.

Classification

The following table outlines the classification of 1-bromodecane based on chemical properties, uses, and regulations: