Description

Ethyl 5-Bromo-5-Hexenoate is a high-purity, versatile brominated ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive terminal alkene and bromoalkane functionalities make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring the introduction of functionalized alkyl chains or heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can be incorporated into active molecules.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent precursor in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, such as Heck couplings, Suzuki-Miyaura cross-couplings, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel chiral ligands or functionalized catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: Can be utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Bromo-5-Hexenoate
CAS No.	485320-24-9
Molecular Formula	C8H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	221.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-5-hexenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 5-Bromohex-5-enoate; 5-Hexenoic acid, 5-bromo-, ethyl ester; 5-Bromo-5-hexenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (5-Bromopent-4-enyl)carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Bromo-5-Hexenoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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