Description

5-Bromovaleryl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive organic acid chloride intermediate. Its primary value lies in its utility as a key building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable precursor for introducing the 5-bromovaleryl moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated alkyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a reagent for the acylation of amino groups or for the preparation of modified amino acids and peptide conjugates.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in surface modification and the creation of functionalized materials for advanced applications.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions, enabling the efficient formation of amides, esters, and ketones.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromovaleryl Chloride
CAS No.	4509-90-4
Molecular Formula	C5H8BrClO
Molecular Weight	199.47 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromopentanoyl Chloride; 5-Bromovaleryl Chloride; 5-Bromovaleryl Chloride; 5-Bromopentanoic Acid Chloride; Pentanoyl Chloride, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromovalerylchloride; 5-Bromopentanoylchloride; 5-Bromopentanoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromovaleryl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and identification by FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, it should be handled with appropriate precautions. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/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.