Main uses
The most commercial use is surfactant and additive chemistry. 1-Bromohexadecane CAS 112-82-3 introduces a C16 chain into tertiary amines to make quaternary ammonium compounds, including CTAB-type materials used in personal care, phase-transfer, and industrial formulations. Chain length must be specified: C16 is not interchangeable with C12 or C18 if the finished surfactant specification is locked.
A second use is specialty synthesis. 1-Bromohexadecane is employed in making [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]dimethylhexadecylammonium bromide and related methacrylate-based adsorbents. Materials groups also use it to attach hexadecyl chains, for example in covalent functionalization of carbon nano-onions to improve solubility.
A third, more analytical use is as an extraction solvent in some methods for endocrine-disrupting phenols in water. This is a laboratory application; most bulk demand still sits in surfactant and intermediate plants.
Typical specification buyers ask for
A practical file for 1-bromohexadecane CAS 112-82-3 includes molecular formula C16H33Br, EINECS 204-008-7, melting point 16–18°C (the product can thicken or solidify in a cool warehouse), boiling point about 190°C, density about 0.999 g/mL, and assay ≥99%. Appearance is a light yellow liquid. Packing is typically 1 L, 25 L, 200 L, or 1000 L IBC, or as requested. Keep the melting range in mind when planning drum heating and pump transfer in winter.
Storage and handling notes for purchasers
1-Bromohexadecane CAS 112-82-3 is air-sensitive. Store it refrigerated at 0–10°C under inert gas when possible, in a tightly closed container, away from strong oxidizers and ignition sources. It is often treated as a combustible liquid. Many supplier files list skin, eye, and possible respiratory irritation; high vapor exposure may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, or tiredness. Acute oral and dermal toxicity are relatively low in published data, but PPE is still required: gloves, eye/face protection, and suitable clothing in a well-ventilated area. Spills should be absorbed with inert material and disposed of as hazardous waste, not washed to the drain.
Why buyers source from Arise New Material
Shanghai Arise New Material Co., Ltd. supports sample evaluation and bulk replenishment, with COA, MSDS, and customs documents on request. MOQ is flexible, samples are available, and lead time is commonly 6–10 days by courier or air, or 5–41 days by sea depending on port.
If you need a C16 alkyl bromide for CTAB-type surfactants, specialty monomers, or materials functionalization, contact Arise New Material for 1-bromohexadecane CAS 112-82-3. Tell us your application, target assay, and whether you need winter-friendly packing so the liquid can be charged without quality loss.
1-Bromohexadecane CAS 112-82-3
