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reaction suitability
reaction type: Grignard Reaction
packaging
Sure/Seal™ of
concentration
2.0 M in diethyl ether
density
0.965 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string
CCCCCC[Mg]Br
InChI
1S/C6H13.BrH.Mg/c1-3-5-6-4-2;;/h1,3-6H2,2H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1
InChI key
SFXUWNMDTWQSHE-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
Hexylmagnesium bromide, also known as n-hexylmagnesium bromide, is a useful organomagnesium compound that is commonly used in organic synthesis. It is typically prepared by reacting magnesium turnings with 1-bromohexane in diethyl ether solvent.
Application
Hexylmagnesium bromide solution can be used as a reagent in addition reactions. It can add to various electrophiles, such as carbonyl compounds, to form alcohols or carboxylic acids. These types of reactions are commonly used for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, natural products, and other organic compounds. It is also used to reduce certain functional groups, such as ketones, esters, and nitriles, to form alcohols or amines.
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Danger
hcodes
target_organs
Central nervous system
supp_hazards
存储类别
4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
-40.0 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
-40 °C - closed cup
ppe
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react. 1


