1-Bromohexane Explained

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1-Bromohexane is organobromine compound with formula Br(CH₂)₅CH₃. It is a colorless liquid.

Synthesis and reactions

Most 1-bromoalkanes are prepared by free-radical addition of hydrogen bromide to the 1-alkene. These conditions lead to anti-Markovnikov addition, giving the 1-bromo derivative.

1-Bromohexane undergoes reactions expected of simple alkyl bromides. It can form Grignard reagents.^[1] It reacts with potassium fluoride to give the corresponding fluorocarbons.

See also

• 1-Fluorohexane
• 1-Chlorohexane
• 1-Iodohexane
• Bromoalkanes
• Bromocyclohexane
• Bromocyclopropane

Notes and References

1. Garst, J., Ungvary, F., Batlaw, R., & Lawrence, K. (1991). Solvent attack in Grignard reagent formation from bromocyclopropane and 1-bromohexane in diethyl ether. Journal of American Chemical Society, 113, 5392-5397.