Description

1-Amino-5-Chloropentan-2-Ol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both amino and chlorinated alcohol functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and a key building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring amino-alcohol backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile starting material for heterocyclic chemistry and the preparation of complex organic molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the development of chiral ligands and metal-organic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry and process development in both academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-5-Chloropentan-2-Ol
CAS No.	94157-97-8
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO
Molecular Weight	137.61 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-pentanolamine; 5-Chloro-2-hydroxy-1-pentanamine; 2-Pentanol, 1-amino-5-chloro-; 1-Amino-5-chloro-2-pentanol; 5-Chloro-1-amino-2-pentanol; 2-Hydroxy-5-chloropentylamine; 5-Chloro-2-pentylamine-1-ol
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Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-5-Chloropentan-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or cGMP requirements.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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