Description

4-Pentanoyloxybutyl Pentanoate is a diester compound with the CAS registry number 1572-75-4, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional ester structure makes it particularly useful for applications requiring controlled reactivity and solvency power. This chemical is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring specific ester linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for formulating pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a plasticizer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers to modify flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in high-performance coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations where specific solvency and evaporation rates are required.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing ester-based aroma compounds.
• Lubricant & Functional Fluid Additive: Incorporated into synthetic lubricants and industrial fluids to enhance performance properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and material science research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pentanoyloxybutyl Pentanoate
CAS No.	1572-75-4
Molecular Formula	C14H26O4
Molecular Weight	258.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentanoic Acid, 4-(Pentanoyloxy)butyl Ester; Butane-1,4-diyl Dipentanoate; 1,4-Butanediol Dipentanoate; Valeric Acid, Tetramethylene Ester; Tetramethylene Dipentanoate; 4-(Pentanoyloxy)butyl Pentanoate; 1,4-Bis(pentanoyloxy)butane
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Quality Control

Our 4-Pentanoyloxybutyl Pentanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL

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