Description

2,5-Dibromopentanoic Acid (CAS No. 1450-81-3) is a high-purity brominated organic compound with the molecular formula C₅H₈Br₂O₂. This versatile intermediate is widely utilized in synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical research, and material science applications. The compound features two reactive bromine atoms at the 2 and 5 positions of the pentanoic acid backbone, enabling diverse functionalization opportunities. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥95% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid with excellent batch-to-batch consistency. Proper storage at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere is recommended for optimal stability. Available in research quantities from 100mg to 10kg scale with customizable packaging options.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1450-81-3
• Complexity: 95
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dibromopentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8Br2O2/c6-3-1-2-4(7)5(8)9/h4H,1-3H2,(H,8,9)
• InChI Key: JDAVNLLRFXIKKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 259.88706
• Molecular Formula: C5H8Br2O2
• Molecular Weight: 259.92
• SMILES: C(CC(C(=O)O)Br)CBr
• Topological: 37.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 257.88910
• Synonyms: 2,5-DIBROMOPENTANOIC ACID, 1450-81-3, DTXSID30513835, DTXCID40464642, Pentanoic acid, 2,5-dibromo-, 2,5-dibromovaleric acid, alpha,delta-Dibromvaleriansaure, SCHEMBL3875750, 2,5-DIBROMOPENTANOICACID, JDAVNLLRFXIKKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BCP25366, AKOS016008849

Application

2,5-Dibromopentanoic acid serves as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing bromine functionalities. Researchers employ this compound in the preparation of specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and liquid crystal materials. Its dual reactive sites make it valuable for creating complex molecular architectures through sequential substitution reactions. The compound has shown utility in peptide modification studies and as a precursor for heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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