Description

1-Chloropentane is a versatile organic intermediate and solvent with the CAS number 29656-63-1. Its value lies in its reactivity as an alkyl halide, making it a crucial building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale producers in the agrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key alkylating agent in the production of pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a chain transfer agent or a precursor for initiators in polymerization processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Grignard reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other alkylation steps in research and development.
• Solvent & Extraction Agent: Functions as a medium for reactions and extractions, particularly where a moderately polar, volatile solvent is required.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for the petroleum industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloropentane
CAS No.	29656-63-1
Molecular Formula	C5H11Cl
Molecular Weight	106.59 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Amyl chloride; Pentyl chloride; n-Pentyl chloride; Chloropentane; Amyl chloride; 1-Pentyl chloride; n-Butylcarbinyl chloride
EINECS	249-758-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloropentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.89 g/mL
Boiling Point	107 - 109 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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