Description

4-Pentylbromobenzene is a valuable brominated aromatic building block, specifically a bromobenzene derivative with a pentyl side chain. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, offering a versatile handle for cross-coupling reactions and further functionalization. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine atom acts as a reactive site for constructing complex bioactive molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fundamental building block for the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystals and charge-transport layers for OLED displays.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemicals: Functions as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, dyes, and pigments.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization in fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Pentylbromobenzene
CAS No.	51554-95-1
Molecular Formula	C11H15Br
Molecular Weight	227.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-pentylbenzene; 4-Bromopentylbenzene; p-Pentylbromobenzene; (4-Bromophenyl)pentane; Pentylbromobenzene; 4-n-Amylbromobenzene; p-Amylbromobenzene; 1-Pentyl-4-bromobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Pentylbromobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for trace metals, moisture, and related substances. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reproducible results in sensitive synthetic pathways.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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