Product Overview

1-Bromopentane (n-pentyl bromide) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₅H₁₁Br and molecular weight of 151.05 g/mol. This colorless to light yellow liquid is a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical, dye, and fragrance research. The compound features a bromine atom at the terminal carbon of a pentane chain.

Synthetic Process

• Bromination: 1-Pentanol reacts with hydrobromic acid or phosphorus tribromide to form 1-bromopentane

• Purification: The crude product is purified by fractional distillation

• Quality Control: The final product is analyzed to ensure ≥98.0% purity by GC

Mechanism of Action

• Alkylating Agent: The bromine atom enables nucleophilic substitution reactions

• Grignard Reagent Formation: Reacts with magnesium to form pentylmagnesium bromide

• Chain Extension: Used for the introduction of pentyl groups in organic synthesis

Research Applications & Market Significance

• Pharmaceutical Research: Building block for drug discovery programs

• Organic Synthesis: Intermediate for the preparation of functionalized compounds

• Dye Industry: Intermediate for the preparation of dyes

• Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of fragrance compounds

Quality Specifications

• Purity: ≥98.0% determined by GC

• Boiling point: 129-130°C

• Density: 1.20 g/mL at 25°C

• Refractive index: n²⁰/D 1.443

• Flash point: 31°C

• Storage: 2-8°C, sealed, protected from light

• Stable for 24 months when properly stored

Packaging & Shipping

• Research quantities: 100mL, 500mL amber glass bottles

• Bulk quantities: 1L, 2.5L amber glass bottles

• Shipped at ambient temperature