Description

5-Bromopentanoic Acid, Cyclohexyl Ester is a valuable brominated ester intermediate used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a building block in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a bromoalkyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functionality into polymers, altering their properties for specific industrial applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a protected form of 5-bromopentanoic acid in multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromopentanoic Acid, Cyclohexyl Ester
CAS No.	1554-79-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₉BrO₂
Molecular Weight	263.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexyl 5-bromopentanoate; 5-Bromovaleric Acid Cyclohexyl Ester; Cyclohexyl 5-bromovalerate; Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, cyclohexyl ester; Cyclohexyl bromopentanoate; Bromopentanoic acid cyclohexyl ester; 1554-79-6; Cyclohexyl ester of 5-bromopentanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromopentanoic Acid, Cyclohexyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content	≤ 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.