8-Bromooctanol (50816-19-8) (C8H17BrO)

8-Bromooctanol is a halogenated alcohol with the molecular formula C8H17BrO, containing both a bromine atom and a hydroxyl group on an eight-carbon chain. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is moderately soluble in organic solvents. The presence of both functional groups makes it a versatile intermediate, capable of undergoing substitution, esterification, etherification, and oxidation reactions.
It is widely used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis. The bromine group facilitates further functionalization, while the hydroxyl group allows the preparation of esters, ethers, and other derivatives. Additionally, it is employed in research laboratories for developing novel compounds, surfactants, and advanced chemical intermediates used in various industrial applications.