Description

1-Amino-5-Bromopentane is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a reactive primary amine and a bromoalkyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is essential for chemists and manufacturers involved in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. The compound is supplied with a high level of purity to ensure consistent performance in demanding synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for neurological and cardiovascular therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Employed in the creation of complexing agents and ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and amidation reactions to introduce pentylamine chains into target molecules.
• Research & Development: Critical for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-5-Bromopentane
CAS No.	26342-08-5
Molecular Formula	C5H12BrN
Molecular Weight	166.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromopentylamine; 5-Bromo-1-pentanamine; 5-Bromopentan-1-amine; ω-Bromopentylamine; Pentylamine, 5-bromo-; 1-Pentanamine, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromopentylamine hydrochloride (salt form)
EINECS	247-662-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-5-Bromopentane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and the material is routinely analyzed using advanced techniques like GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490

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