Description

Isopentyl 5-Bromopentanoate is a specialized brominated ester compound with the CAS registry number 13931-40-3. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of functionalized alkyl chains. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing advanced electronic and display materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromo-alkyl side chains for creating specialty polymers with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a source of the 5-bromopentyl moiety in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential precursor in the controlled synthesis of complex ester-based aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopentyl 5-Bromopentanoate
CAS No.	13931-40-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₉BrO₂
Molecular Weight	251.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromopentanoic Acid Isoamyl Ester; Isoamyl 5-Bromovalerate; 5-Bromovaleric Acid Isopentyl Ester; 3-Methylbutyl 5-bromopentanoate; Isopentyl 5-bromovalerate; 13931-40-3; Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, 3-methylbutyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Isopentyl 5-Bromopentanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°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 (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.