1,3-Dibromopropane

• CAT Number: R051909
• CAS Number: 109-64-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H6Br2
• Molecular Weight: 201.89
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,3-Bis(bromo)propane; Trimethylene Bromide; Trimethylene Dibromide; α,γ-Dibromopropane; ω,ω’-Dibromopropane; NSC 62663
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dibromopropane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6Br2/c4-2-1-3-5/h1-3H2
• InChIKey: VEFLKXRACNJHOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CBr)CBr

1,3-Dibromopropane(CAT: R051909) is a linear dihalogenated alkane containing bromine atoms at both terminal positions of a three-carbon chain. This bifunctional compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of cyclic and macrocyclic compounds via alkylation or nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is commonly used in the preparation of heterocycles, polymers, and pharmaceutical agents. Due to its symmetrical structure, 1,3-dibromopropane serves as an effective spacer or linker in molecular design and materials chemistry.