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 with potassium iodide.
The compound can also be prepared by treating 1-hexanol with iodine and triphenylphosphine.Alberto Hernán-Gómez, Mònica Rodríguez, Teodor Parella, Miquel Costas. Electrophilic Iron Catalyst Paired with a Lithium Cation Enables Selective Functionalization of Non-Activated Aliphatic C−H Bonds via Metallocarbene Intermediates. Angew Chem Int Ed, 2019. 58 (39): 13904-13911. .
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 in organic synthesis. Also, it is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds such as tetradecane.
See also 1-Bromohexane 1-Chlorohexane 1-Fluorohexane
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