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: 
 

Product Type

Bromine & Intermediates

Molar weight

305.4

CAS (CAS Number)

112-82-3

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