Description

5-Iodopentyl Isocyanate is a versatile bifunctional organic building block containing both a reactive isocyanate group and an iodoalkyl chain. This compound matters for its utility as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing ureas, carbamates, and functionalized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating urea-based compounds and targeted drug conjugates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the iodo and isocyanate functionalities allow for specific structural modifications.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polyurethanes and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized in life sciences for labeling biomolecules, creating fluorescent probes, or developing diagnostic agents due to its reactive handles.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced materials, such as liquid crystals, dendrimers, and surface-modifying agents.
• Chemical Library Synthesis: A valuable building block in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening for generating diverse compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodopentyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	71250-89-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10INO
Molecular Weight	239.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodopentyl isocyanate; Isocyanic acid, 5-iodopentyl ester; 5-Iodoamyl isocyanate; 1-Isocyanato-5-iodopentane; Pentane, 1-isocyanato-5-iodo-; 5-Iodopentylisocyanate; 5-Iodo-1-pentyl isocyanate
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Quality Control

Our 5-Iodopentyl Isocyanate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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 strong bases, amines, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.