Description

Sodium 2-Bromopentanoate is the sodium salt derivative of 2-bromopentanoic acid, a valuable halogenated organic building block. This compound is essential for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing chiral centers and introducing functional groups via nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a branched alkyl chain with a halogen handle.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate pentanoate-derived structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, such as alkylations and cross-couplings.
• Peptidomimetics: Used to introduce non-natural amino acid analogs into peptide chains for drug discovery and biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Bromopentanoate
CAS No.	93854-66-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8BrNaO2
Molecular Weight	203.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromopentanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Bromovalerate; 2-Bromovaleric Acid Sodium Salt; Pentanoic acid, 2-bromo-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium α-Bromopentanoate; α-Bromovaleric Acid Sodium Salt; 2-Bromopentanoate Sodium; Sodium (2-bromopentanoate)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Bromopentanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data (including HPLC, NMR, and IR) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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