1-Bromopentane

Formula	C5H11Br
Molar mass	151.04 g/mol
CAS number	110-53-2

1-Bromopentane

1-Bromopentane, also known as pentyl bromide, is an organic compound belonging to the class of alkyl halides. This compound is a simple alkyl bromide where bromine is attached to the first carbon of a five-carbon chain.

Synonyms: 1-BROMOPENTANE, 110-53-2, n-Amyl bromide, Pentyl bromide, Amyl bromide, Pentane, 1-bromo-, 1-Pentyl bromide, n-Pentyl bromide, 1-Bromo-pentane, Pentane, bromo-, 1-bromo pentane, amylbromide, brompentane, pentylbromide, Bromoethylpropan, n-Pentylbromide, bromomethylbutane, 5-bromopentane, 1-bromanylpentane, 1-bromo-n-pentane, 1-Bromo-4-methylbutane, N-AMYL BROMIDE, n-Amyl bromide, Pentyl bromideromopentane.

Key Features:

Chemical formula : C5H11Br
Case number: 110-53-2
Molecular weight : 151.05 g/mol
Physical state : At room temperature, it is a colorless liquid.
Boiling point : about 129°C.
Melting point: −95 °C(lit.)
Density: 1.218 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility : Poorly soluble in water, but well soluble in organic solvents such as ethers and alcohols.

Applications:

1-Bromopentane is used in organic synthesis as an alkylating agent. It is employed to introduce a pentyl group into other molecules, which can be useful in the creation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialized chemicals. It can also be used in laboratory research for synthesizing new compounds and developing new methods of chemical reactivity.