Description

1-Bromo-5-Fluoropentane is a versatile bifunctional alkyl halide building block, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents on a linear pentane chain. This molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of more complex fluorinated compounds, offering chemists a handle for further functionalization via nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers to alter surface properties, stability, and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing carbon chains with specific halogen functionalities.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and surface-active agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-5-Fluoropentane
CAS No.	407-97-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10BrF
Molecular Weight	169.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-1-bromopentane; 5-Fluoropentyl bromide; 1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane; Pentane, 1-bromo-5-fluoro-; 5-Fluoropentyl-1-bromide; 5-Fluoropentane-1-bromide; 1-Fluoro-5-bromopentane; 5-Fluoroamyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-5-Fluoropentane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.35 g/mL
Boiling Point	~155-160°C

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