Description

5-Bromopentyl Isocyanate is a versatile bifunctional organic building block containing both a reactive isocyanate group and a bromoalkyl chain. This compound is essential for the synthesis of specialized polymers, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemicals, enabling the introduction of urethane linkages and functionalizable alkyl spacers. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring a urethane linkage or a functionalizable pentyl spacer.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its reactive groups allow for the creation of novel bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in polyurethane and polyurea chemistry, imparting specific properties to coatings, adhesives, and elastomers.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Facilitates the labeling and modification of biomolecules (proteins, peptides) for diagnostic and research applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced functional materials, including liquid crystals, dendrimers, and supramolecular assemblies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable precursor for further chemical transformations, such as nucleophilic substitution of the bromine or reactions of the isocyanate group with amines and alcohols.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromopentyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	71250-88-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10BrNO
Molecular Weight	192.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromopentyl isocyanate; 5-Bromoamyl isocyanate; 1-Bromo-5-isocyanatopentane; Isocyanic acid, 5-bromopentyl ester; 5-Bromopentylcarbimide
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromopentyl Isocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, 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 place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its moisture-sensitive and light-sensitive nature. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, alcohols, amines, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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