Description

Methyl 5-Bromopent-2-Enoate is a high-purity brominated ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromo and alkene functionalities, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and cyclization reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing heterocyclic or unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) and Michael addition reactions to introduce functionalized pentenoate chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for preparing complex ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Bromopent-2-Enoate
CAS No.	67810-57-5
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	193.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-pentenoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-Bromo-2-pentenoate; 5-Bromopent-2-enoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (E)-5-Bromopent-2-enoate; 2-Pentenoic Acid, 5-Bromo-, Methyl Ester; Methyl trans-5-Bromopent-2-enoate; 67810-57-5; Methyl 5-bromopent-2-enoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Bromopent-2-Enoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Ratio (E/Z)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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