Description

(1-Ethylpentyl)Magnesium Bromide is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, commonly known as a Grignard reagent. This chemical is a critical building block in organic synthesis, valued for its ability to form new carbon-carbon bonds with a variety of electrophiles. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for the introduction of the 1-ethylpentyl moiety in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific branched alkyl chains for optimal activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where precise carbon chain elongation is necessary.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as an initiator or modifying agent in the development of novel polymers with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool in research laboratories for methodological development and exploratory synthesis.
• Nucleophilic Addition Reactions: Reacts with carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones, esters) to produce secondary and tertiary alcohols.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Ethylpentyl)Magnesium Bromide
CAS No.	126979-68-8
Molecular Formula	C7H15BrMg
Molecular Weight	203.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethylpentylmagnesium bromide; 3-Heptylmagnesium bromide; Magnesium, bromo(1-ethylpentyl)-; Heptan-3-ylmagnesium bromide; (1-Ethylamyl)magnesium bromide; Grignard reagent C7H15BrMg
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (1-Ethylpentyl)Magnesium Bromide is manufactured under stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, concentration, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration (in specified solvent)	Typically 0.5M - 2.0M in THF or Diethyl Ether
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure

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