Description

1,5-Dibromo-Pentan-3-One is a versatile brominated ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and novel material precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) due to its bromine functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in alkylation, condensation, and cyclization reactions to introduce specific molecular fragments.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds or probes for biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromo-Pentan-3-One
CAS No.	140200-76-6
Molecular Formula	C5H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	243.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dibromopentan-3-one; 3-Pentanone, 1,5-dibromo-; Pentan-3-one, 1,5-dibromo-; 1,5-Dibromo-3-pentanone; 3-Oxo-1,5-dibromopentane
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Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromo-Pentan-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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