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Sigma-Aldrich

Hexylmagnesium bromide solution

2.0 M in diethyl ether

Synonym(s):

1-Hexylmagnesium bromide, Bromohexylmagnesium, n-hexylmagnesium bromide

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5MgBr
CAS Number:
3761-92-0
Molecular Weight:
189.38
Beilstein:
3535624
MDL number:
MFCD00000046
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24855279
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

reaction suitability

reaction type: Grignard Reaction

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

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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.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H260,H302,H314,H336

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 1

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

EUH019

Storage Class Code

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 3: Spontaneously combustible substances and water- reactive materials
Materials containing Organometallic compounds
Hazardous rank I
1st spontaneously combustible materials and water reactive materials

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ISHL Notified Names

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JAN Code

255025-800ML:4548173125237
255025-100ML:4548173125220
255025-VAR:
255025-BULK:

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