Descrição
Product Overview
1,5-Dibromopentane (also known as Pentamethylene dibromide or 1,5-Pentane dibromide) CAS No.: 111-24-0 , with the chemical formula C₅H₁₀Br₂ and a molecular weight of 229.94 g/mol. It is a clear colorless to yellow-brown liquid. This compound belongs to the class of alkyl halides and is primarily used in organic synthesis and as a reagent, though it is subject to safety regulations due to its irritant properties.
Properties
1,5-Dibromopentane exhibits the following key physical and chemical properties:
- Physical State: Liquid.
- Appearance: Clear colorless to yellow-brown liquid.
- Odor: Not specified.
- Melting Point: -34 °C (lit.).
- Boiling Point: 110 °C/15 mmHg (lit.); approximately 224 °C at normal pressure.
- Density: 1.688 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.).
- Solubility: Soluble in chloroform and methanol (sparingly), insoluble in water.
- Stability: Stable under normal conditions; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
- Toxicity: Moderately toxic; causes skin and eye irritation; signal word “Warning”.
Aplicativos
The primary applications of 1,5-dibromopentane include:
- Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the preparation of 1,5-di-Grignard reagent and novel spirocyclic pyrrolidones; synthesis of N-alkylated piperidine and tetrahydrothiopyran; derivatives of 5-pyrazolones; O-alkylated phloroglucinol derivatives for dendrimers; intermediate for dezocine.
- Growth Supplement: Acts as a growth supplement for Yarrowia lipolytica 3589, a tropical marine yeast.
- Other: Used in various chemical reactions and as a reagent in laboratory settings.
Classificação
The following table outlines the classification of 1,5-dibromopentane based on chemical properties, uses, and regulations:
| Classification Type |
Specific Category |
Description |
| Chemical Class |
Alkyl Halide (Dibromoalkane) |
An α,ω-dibromoalkane, reactive in nucleophilic substitution reactions. |
| Usage Class |
Organic Synthesis Reagent/Intermediate |
Primarily used as a synthesis intermediate and reagent in chemical reactions. |
| Hazard Class |
Irritant (GHS07) |
Warning; causes skin irritation (H315) and eye irritation (H319); Hazard Codes Xi, Xn. |
| Regulatory Class |
Controlled Chemical (REACH, TSCA) |
TSCA Yes; WGK Germany 3; HS Code 29033036; subject to environmental and safety controls. |
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