1-Iodohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is . It is a colorless liquid.

Synthesis

1-Iodohexane can be obtained by treating

1-bromohexane } 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-Mar ...

with

potassium iodide Potassium iodide is a chemical compound, medication, and dietary supplement. It is a medication used for treating hyperthyroidism, in radiation emergencies, and for protecting the thyroid gland when certain types of radiopharmaceuticals are u ...

. The compound can also be prepared by treating 1-hexanol with

iodine Iodine is a chemical element; it has symbol I and atomic number 53. The heaviest of the stable halogens, it exists at standard conditions as a semi-lustrous, non-metallic solid that melts to form a deep violet liquid at , and boils to a vi ...

and

triphenylphosphine Triphenylphosphine (IUPAC name: triphenylphosphane) is a common organophosphorus compound with the formula P(C6H5)3 and often abbreviated to P Ph3 or Ph3P. It is versatile compound that is widely used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a l ...

Physical properties

1-Iodohexane is a flammable, difficult to ignite, light-sensitive liquid that is practically insoluble in water. Copper is usually added to the compound as a stabilizer.

Uses

The compound is used as an

alkylating agent Alkylation is a chemical reaction that entails transfer of an alkyl group. The alkyl group may be transferred as an alkyl carbocation, a free radical, a carbanion, or a carbene (or their equivalents). Alkylating agents are reagents for effecting ...

organic synthesis Organic synthesis is a branch of chemical synthesis concerned with the construction of organic compounds. Organic compounds are molecules consisting of combinations of covalently-linked hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms. Within the gen ...

. Also, it is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds such as

tetradecane Tetradecane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)12CH3. Tetradecane has 1858 structural isomers. See also * Higher alkanes 320px Higher alkanes are alkanes with a high number of carbon atoms. It is common jargon. One ...

References

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