Description

3-Bromo-3-Methylpentane is a halogenated alkane building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its tertiary bromide structure makes it a valuable electrophile for introducing the 3-methylpentyl moiety and for facilitating various nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key alkylating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the branched alkyl chain is incorporated.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN1/SN2) and for generating alkenes via elimination reactions in research and development.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials as a functional monomer or modifier.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Acts as a precursor for organometallic complexes and catalysts used in cross-coupling and other transition metal-mediated transformations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for method development and mechanistic studies in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-3-Methylpentane
CAS No.	25346-31-0
Molecular Formula	C6H13Br
Molecular Weight	165.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-3-bromopentane; tert-Pentyl bromide; 3-Bromo-3-methyl-pentane; 1-Bromo-1-ethyl-1-methylpropane; (C2H5)2CBrCH3; 3-Brom-3-methylpentan; NSC 84184
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-3-Methylpentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Containers should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.18 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~135-140°C

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