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8-Bromo-1-octanol, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is used to produce 8-phenylselanyl-octan-1-ol by reaction with diphenyl-diselane. The reaction occurs with reagent sodium borohydride and solvent ethanol at ambient temperature. The yield is about 96%. 8-Bromo-1-octanol was used in the synthesis of (E)-10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (royal jelly acid)1. It was also used in the synthesis of (Z)-14-methyl-9-pentadecenoic acid.
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It is used to produce 8-phenylselanyl-octan-1-ol by reaction with diphenyl-diselane. The reaction occurs with reagent sodium borohydride and solvent ethanol at ambient temperature. The yield is about 96%. 8-Bromo-1-octanol was used in the synthesis of (E)-10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (royal jelly acid)1. It was also used in the synthesis of (Z)-14-methyl-9-pentadecenoic acid.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Refrigerated (4°C).

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.22 |
Boiling Point | 79°C to 80°C (0.07 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Linear Formula | Br(CH2)8OH |
Refractive Index | 1.481 |
Quantity | 1 g |
Beilstein | 1900837 |
Formula Weight | 209.13 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Chemical Name or Material | 8-Bromo-1-octanol |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10141753 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | H27628.03,H27628.14,H27628.06 |
10155064 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | H27628.03,H27628.14,H27628.06 |
10163658 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | H27628.03,H27628.14,H27628.06 |
10168588 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | H27628.03,H27628.14,H27628.06 |
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