Description

Pentylmagnesium Chloride is a versatile organomagnesium reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a strong nucleophile and base, facilitating the formation of carbon-carbon bonds to construct more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require reliable and high-purity building blocks for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• As a key reagent for the nucleophilic addition to carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones, esters) to synthesize secondary and tertiary alcohols.
• In the alkylation reactions with various electrophiles, such as epoxides, for carbon chain elongation.
• For the preparation of specialty chemicals and fine chemical intermediates used in pharmaceutical active ingredient (API) synthesis.
• As a precursor in the synthesis of organometallic catalysts and ligands for polymerization processes.
• In the production of agrochemical intermediates, including herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• For research and development in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	6393-56-2
Molecular Formula	C5H11ClMg
Molecular Weight	130.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Amylmagnesium Chloride; 1-Chloropentylmagnesium; n-Pentylmagnesium Chloride; Magnesium, chloropentyl-; Pentane, 1-chloro-1-magnesio-; Grignard Reagent C5H11MgCl
EINECS	228-991-4

Quality Control

Our Pentylmagnesium Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm concentration, purity, and suitability for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, titration results, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, this reagent must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat and moisture sources. For optimal stability, storage at 2-8°C is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in specified solvent)	Typically 1.0M - 2.0M in THF or Diethyl Ether
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0%

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