Description

5-Iodo-1-Pentanol Acetate is a valuable halogenated organic intermediate, specifically an iodoalkyl acetate ester. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both iodine and protected hydroxyl functionalities. It is needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecules and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in nucleoside analogs and other iodine-containing therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized pesticides and herbicides where the iodine moiety is crucial for biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing iodinated organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Sonogashira) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce iodine or hydroxyl groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialty materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and esterification/transesterification reactions to create more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-1-Pentanol Acetate
CAS No.	65921-65-5
Molecular Formula	C7H13IO2
Molecular Weight	256.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodopentyl acetate; 1-Acetoxy-5-iodopentane; Pentanol, 5-iodo-, acetate; 5-Iodoamyl acetate; 5-Iodopentan-1-ol acetate; Iodopentyl acetate; Acetic acid 5-iodopentyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-1-Pentanol Acetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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. Store in a cool, dry, and 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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