1-Bromohexadecane
1-Bromohexadecane (CAS: 112-82-3), also called cetyl bromide or hexadecyl bromide, is a white to light yellow long-chain alkyl bromide that may appear semi-solid near room temperature. The activated C16 bromide supports nucleophilic substitution to introduce hexadecyl groups, making it a key intermediate for quaternary ammonium surfactants, bactericides, and detergents. It is also used in organic synthesis and as a reagent for preparing lipophilic derivatives. The compound is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohols, ethers, and acetone, suiting standard organic reaction systems. Customers select it where a C16 alkyl bromide with clean substitution reactivity is required.
• Surfactant intermediate: introduces C16 hexadecyl groups for quaternary ammonium surfactant production.
• Biocides: a building block for bactericides and detergent formulations.
• Organic synthesis: used to prepare lipophilic derivatives and long-chain alkylated products.
• Handling: insoluble in water, soluble in alcohols, ethers, and acetone for standard reaction systems.
Product Name: 1-Bromohexadecane
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