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253901

Sigma-Aldrich

5-Bromo-1-pentene

95%

Synonym(s):

1-Bromo-4-pentene, 4-Pentenyl bromide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Br(CH2)3CH=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
149.03
Beilstein:
506077
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.463 (lit.)

bp

126-127 °C/765 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.258 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

alkyl halide
allyl
bromo

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

BrCCCC=C

InChI

1S/C5H9Br/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h2H,1,3-5H2

InChI key

LPNANKDXVBMDKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

5-Bromo-1-pentene was used in stereoselective synthesis of 7α-(3-carboxypropyl) estradiol. It was used in preparation of thioacetate 11 of sialic acid having thioglycosidic linkage. It was also used as staring material in recent syntheses of DL-histrionicotoxin and benzophenone-containing fatty acids.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

87.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

31 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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