Description

5-Bromo-2-Methyl-2-Pentanol is a valuable halogenated alcohol intermediate with a unique branched-chain structure. This compound is significant for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring brominated or hydroxylated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its halogen and alcohol functionalities are leveraged.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for constructing complex organic molecules, useful in coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a chiral pool component.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or functional materials that incorporate bromine for flame retardancy or specific reactivity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and catalytic processes involving halogenated alcohols.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methyl-2-Pentanol
CAS No.	21871-76-1
Molecular Formula	C6H13BrO
Molecular Weight	181.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-bromo-2-pentanol; 2-Methyl-2-pentanol, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromo-2-methylpentan-2-ol; 1-Bromo-4-hydroxy-4-methylpentane; 4-Methyl-4-hydroxy-1-bromopentane
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-Methyl-2-Pentanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, although short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/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.