Description

1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Pentanol is a versatile chlorinated alcohol intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a halogen and a tertiary alcohol group, makes it a valuable building block for creating more complex molecules. This compound is particularly relevant for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions to introduce functionalized alkyl chains.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and esters.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Pentanol
CAS No.	90026-52-1
Molecular Formula	C6H13ClO
Molecular Weight	136.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-pentanol, 1-chloro-; 1-Chloro-2-methylpentan-2-ol; 2-Pentanol, 1-chloro-2-methyl-; Chloromethyl tert-pentyl alcohol; 1-Chloro-2-methyl-2-amyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Pentanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and chromatographic data are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.02 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.445

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