Description

3-Ethylpentyl Bromide is a versatile organic bromide compound, also known as 1-Bromo-3-ethylpentane, valued for its role as a key alkylating agent and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly useful for introducing the branched 3-ethylpentyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the development of specialized materials and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized phosphine ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A fundamental reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2), Grignard reagent formation, and other carbon-carbon bond forming processes in research laboratories.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing specific ester compounds that contribute to complex aroma profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethylpentyl Bromide
CAS No.	1647-24-1
Molecular Formula	C7H15Br
Molecular Weight	179.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-ethylpentane; 3-Ethyl-1-bromopentane; 3-Ethylpentyl bromide; 1-Bromo-3-ethyl-pentane; Pentane, 1-bromo-3-ethyl-; (3-Ethylpentyl)bromide; NSC 8857
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Ethylpentyl Bromide is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial and research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including GC analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, though short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.18 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.455
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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