Description

Benzyl 5-Bromopentyl Ether is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring both a benzyl-protected ether and a terminal bromoalkyl group. This compound is valued for its utility as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing molecular scaffolds and functionalized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized alkyl chain linker.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate ether and halogen functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and functionalized surfaces.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for mesogenic units and charge-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce pentyl ether chains.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl group can be selectively removed, making it useful in multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 5-Bromopentyl Ether
CAS No.	1014-93-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₇BrO
Molecular Weight	257.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromopentyl Benzyl Ether; 1-Bromo-5-(benzyloxy)pentane; Benzyl 5-Bromopentyl Ether; (5-Bromopentoxy)methyl]benzene; NSC 403796; 5-(Benzyloxy)-1-bromopentane; Benzyl ω-bromopentyl ether; 1-Bromo-5-(phenylmethoxy)pentane
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl 5-Bromopentyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.