1-Bromohexane is organobromine compound with formula Br(CH2)5CH3.
Most 1-bromoalkanes are prepared by free-radical addition of hydrogen bromide to the 1-alkene.
These conditions lead to anti-Markovnikov addition, giving the 1-bromo derivative.
[2] 1-Bromohexane undergoes reactions expected of simple alkyl bromides.
[3] It reacts with potassium fluoride to give the corresponding fluorocarbons.