Description

1,5-Diiodo-3-Methylpentane is a specialized organoiodine compound with a branched alkane chain, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of its iodine atoms, which are excellent leaving groups for nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This chemical is particularly needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing carbon chains and introducing functional groups via substitution reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Employed in the production of advanced organic electronic materials due to its ability to form rigid, conjugated structures.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Negishi, Stille couplings) to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce iodine functional groups into polymer backbones for further chemical modification or as halogen-bonding sites.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale organic synthesis for fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Diiodo-3-Methylpentane
CAS No.	51174-46-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12I2
Molecular Weight	337.97 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1,5-diiodopentane; 1,5-Diiodo-3-methyl-pentane; Pentane, 1,5-diiodo-3-methyl-; Diiodomethylpentane; 3-Methylpentane-1,5-diyl diiodide
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Quality Control

Our 1,5-Diiodo-3-Methylpentane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or opaque to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
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.