Description

1,5-Diiodopentane is a valuable organic building block and versatile alkylating agent characterized by its two terminal iodine atoms. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. Industries such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production need it for creating chain-extended structures, quaternary ammonium compounds, and macrocyclic ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing spirocyclic compounds and as a linker in prodrug development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a pentylene chain.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research: Employed in organic synthesis as a reliable dihaloalkane for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclization processes, and the preparation of crown ether analogs.
• Ligand Preparation: Useful for synthesizing bidentate or macrocyclic ligands used in catalysis and metal coordination chemistry.
• Surface Modification: Applied in the functionalization of surfaces and nanoparticles via its reactive iodine termini.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Diiodopentane
CAS No.	628-77-3
Molecular Formula	C5H10I2
Molecular Weight	323.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylene Diiodide; 1,5-Diiodopentane; Pentane-1,5-diyl diiodide; Diiodopentane; Pentamethylene Iodide; α,ω-Diiodopentane; 1,5-DIIODOPENTANE; Pentane, 1,5-diiodo-
EINECS	211-051-6

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Diiodopentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature and organic solvent compatibility, ensure containers are kept sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	2.1 - 2.3
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.620 - 1.640

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