Description

(Bromomethyl)Cyclopentane is a versatile alkyl halide building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce cyclopentylmethyl moieties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates containing cyclopentane rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the cyclopentyl group enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized phosphine ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science Monomer: Employed in polymer chemistry to create novel monomers for specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, and Kumada couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Bromomethyl)Cyclopentane
CAS No.	3814-30-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11Br
Molecular Weight	163.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentylmethyl bromide; (Bromomethyl)cyclopentane; Cyclopentanemethyl bromide; Bromomethylcyclopentane; 1-(Bromomethyl)cyclopentane; Cyclopentylmethylbromide; Cyclopentane, (bromomethyl)-; NSC 5185
EINECS	223-300-5

Quality Control

Our (Bromomethyl)Cyclopentane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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