Description

1-Bromo-5-Iodopentane is a versatile bifunctional alkyl halide building block, essential for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its dual reactive sites enable efficient chain extension and the introduction of halogen functionalities, making it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis to liquid crystal development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, and Kumada couplings.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and alkylation reactions to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Bromo-5-Iodopentane
CAS No.	88962-86-1
Molecular Formula	C5H10BrI
Molecular Weight	260.94 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1-iodopentane; Pentane, 1-bromo-5-iodo-; 1-Iodo-5-bromopentane; 5-Iodo-1-bromopentane; Br(CH2)5I; ω-Bromo-ω'-iodopentane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-5-Iodopentane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and highly volatile nature, containers should be kept sealed and handled in a fume hood to minimize exposure and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density	~2.1 g/cm³

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