Description

[α-(Bromomethyl)-p-Cyclopentylbenzyl]Pentyl Ether is a specialized brominated aromatic ether compound with a unique cyclopentylbenzyl structure. This chemical serves as a valuable advanced synthetic intermediate and alkylating agent in complex organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of functionalized pentyl ether chains. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific lipophilic side chains.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce functional ether groups into polymer backbones to alter physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions for C-C and C-O bond formation in fine chemical production.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for specialty applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	[α-(Bromomethyl)-p-Cyclopentylbenzyl]Pentyl Ether
CAS No.	21270-10-0
Molecular Formula	C18H27BrO
Molecular Weight	339.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(Bromomethyl)-4-cyclopentylphenyl]methoxy]pentane; Pentyl [α-(bromomethyl)-p-cyclopentylbenzyl] ether; 4-Cyclopentyl-α-[(pentyloxy)methyl]benzyl bromide; (4-Cyclopentylphenyl)methanol, α-(bromomethyl)-, pentyl ether; Bromomethyl(4-cyclopentylphenyl)methyl pentyl ether; p-Cyclopentyl-α-(bromomethyl)benzyl pentyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of [α-(Bromomethyl)-p-Cyclopentylbenzyl]Pentyl Ether adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We implement rigorous analytical protocols including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to verify chemical integrity. Certificates are available upon request to support your quality management and regulatory documentation needs.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details

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