Description

5-Chloro-2-Pentanol is a versatile chlorohydrin intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chlorine atom and a hydroxyl group, which enables its use as a key building block for more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for synthesizing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and ring-closing reactions to introduce pentyl chains with chlorine functionality.
• Surface Active Agent Production: Utilized in the manufacture of certain surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process development in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Pentanol
CAS No.	15146-94-8
Molecular Formula	C5H11ClO
Molecular Weight	122.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pentanol, 5-chloro-; 5-Chloropentan-2-ol; 1-Chloro-4-hydroxybutane; δ-Chloro-sec-amyl alcohol; 5-Chloro-2-hydroxy pentane; 2-Hydroxy-5-chloropentane; 5-Chloropentanol-2
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Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Pentanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and 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 room temperature (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)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.06 - 1.10
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450

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