Description

4-Bromo-Pent-4-Enal is a versatile brominated aldehyde intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a bromine atom, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific halogenated or aldehyde-derived pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine atom can be leveraged for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex natural product analogs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for various technological applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-Pent-4-Enal
CAS No.	36884-29-4
Molecular Formula	C5H7BrO
Molecular Weight	163.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromopent-4-enal; 4-Bromo-4-pentenal; Pent-4-enal, 4-bromo-; 4-Bromo-4-penten-1-al; 4-Bromopentenal
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-Pent-4-Enal is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.