Cetyl bromide pure

Long-chain alkyl bromide (C₁₆H₃₃Br) used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis for specialty applications.

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Product Description

Cetyl bromide is a C16 alkyl bromide (C₁₆H₃₃Br) specified for use as an intermediate in industrial organic synthesis. The substance corresponds to 1-bromohexadecane (CAS 112-82-3) and is supplied with defined technical properties to support reproducible processing . It is delivered as an amber semi-solid, insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols, ethers and acetone, enabling its use in typical organic reaction systems . The product is designated for professional manufacturing environments requiring long-chain alkyl bromides as building blocks in downstream synthesis.

Cetyl bromide pure is a high-quality alkyl bromide designed for precise and reproducible chemical synthesis. Its defined purity and consistent composition make it a reliable intermediate for manufacturers who require controlled reactivity and dependable batch-to-batch performance.

As a long-chain alkyl bromide, it enables efficient introduction of hydrophobic C16 chains into target molecules. Technical users benefit from a product specified for professional industrial processing and scalable production environments.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

High-purity cetyl (hexadecyl) bromide for controlled chemical reactions
Long-chain alkyl bromide suitable for hydrophobic functionalization
Consistent composition supporting reproducible synthesis results
Suitable for laboratory scale and industrial production processes
Reliable raw material for quaternization and substitution reactions
Manufactured to meet professional technical application standards
Suitable for preparation of surface-active agents, biocides and specialty intermediates
Defined alkyl bromide for use as a chemical intermediate
Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols, ethers and acetone for flexible processing

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

Intermediate for the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds
Raw material in the production of surfactants and phase-transfer catalysts
Alkylating agent in organic synthesis
Component in specialty chemical manufacturing
Use in research and industrial R&D requiring long-chain alkyl bromides
Intermediate for the preparation of surface-active agents
Production of biocides
Manufacturing of specialty chemical intermediates
Synthesis of topical antiseptics

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL:

Further information on this product and the entire product group can be found on the following overview page:

➔ Bromine Performance Products

Product Type

Bromine & Intermediates

Molar weight

305.4

CAS (CAS Number)

112-82-3

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