Description

sec-Pentylbromomagnesium is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a versatile nucleophile for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, enabling the synthesis of complex alcohols, ketones, and carboxylic acids. This reagent is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key building block for constructing chiral centers and complex molecular frameworks in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and liquid crystals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as an initiator or chain transfer agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and copolymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Material Science: Used in surface modification and the creation of organometallic precursors for advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	sec-Pentylbromomagnesium
CAS No.	57325-22-1
Molecular Formula	C5H11BrMg
Molecular Weight	175.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pentylmagnesium bromide; (2-Pentyl)magnesium bromide; Magnesium, bromo(1-methylbutyl)-; 1-Methylbutylmagnesium bromide; sec-Amylmagnesium bromide; (sec-Pentyl)magnesium bromide; Bromo(sec-pentyl)magnesium; Grignard reagent sec-C5H11MgBr
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Quality Control

Our sec-Pentylbromomagnesium is produced under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical synthetic applications. Quality is assured through rigorous in-process controls and final testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing concentration, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize degradation. This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and moisture. Use only in a well-ventilated area or fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in specified solvent)	Typically 0.5M - 2.0M in THF or Diethyl Ether
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure

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