Description

5-Bromovaleric Acid is a versatile brominated aliphatic carboxylic acid, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a flexible linker and precursor for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the life sciences, material science, and fine chemical industries who require a reliable, high-purity intermediate for coupling reactions and heterocycle formation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds containing valeric acid or bromoalkyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a bromoalkyl side chain for biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and functional materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of complex ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Peptide Mimetics & Bioconjugation: Useful for introducing bromoalkyl spacers in peptide chemistry and for bioconjugation techniques in drug delivery systems.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A fundamental reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions, esterifications, and amide couplings to extend carbon chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromovaleric Acid
CAS No.	2067-33-6
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	181.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromopentanoic Acid; δ-Bromovaleric Acid; Bromovaleric Acid; Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-; NSC 66410; 5-Bromo-n-valeric Acid; ω-Bromovaleric Acid; 4-Carboxybutyl bromide
EINECS	218-185-6

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromovaleric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	38°C - 42°C
Loss on Drying	≤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.