Description

Magnesium, bromopentyl- (CAS No. 693-25-4) is a highly reactive Grignard reagent with the molecular formula C₅H₁₁BrMg. This organomagnesium compound, also known as Pentylmagnesium Bromide or Amylmagnesium bromide, is widely utilized in synthetic organic chemistry for nucleophilic addition reactions, carbon-carbon bond formation, and the preparation of complex organic molecules. Supplied as a solution in common solvents such as diethyl ether or THF, it is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and prevent degradation. Ideal for researchers and industrial chemists, this reagent offers high purity and consistent performance in demanding synthetic applications. Proper handling under anhydrous conditions is essential due to its moisture-sensitive nature.

Properties

• CAS Number: 693-25-4
• Complexity: 17.6
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;pentane;bromide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11.BrH.Mg/c1-3-5-4-2;;/h1,3-5H2,2H3;1H;/q-1;;+2/p-1
• InChI Key: XWCQLLDGXBLGMD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Exact Mass: 173.98945
• Molecular Formula: C5H11BrMg
• Molecular Weight: 175.35
• SMILES: CCCC[CH2-].[Mg+2].[Br-]
• Monoisotopic Mass: 173.98945
• Synonyms: 693-25-4, Magnesium, bromopentyl-, Pentylmagnesium Bromide, Amylmagnesium bromide, Bromopentylmagnesium, EINECS 211-747-9, DTXSID20883478, DTXCID801023007, 211-747-9, n-pentylmagnesium Bromide, magnesium;pentane;bromide, MFCD00000045, pentylmagnesiumbromide, amyl magnesium bromide, amyl-magnesium bromide, Pentylmagnesium bromide, 1.0 M in THF, pentyl magnesium bromide, n-Pentyl magnesium bromide, SCHEMBL82616, 693-25-4(diethyl ether), ZXWGTPYWPZGZPT-UHFFFAOYSA-M, n-Pentylmagnesium bromide 1M in THF, AKOS015902926, n-Pentylmagnesium bromide 1M in 2-MeTHF, NS00079723, n-Pentylmagnesium bromide 2M in deithyl ether, n-Pentylmagnesium bromide, 2M in diethylether, Pentylmagnesium Bromide (18% in Tetrahydrofuran, ca. 1mol/L)

Application

Magnesium, bromopentyl- is primarily used as a Grignard reagent in organic synthesis for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. It reacts with carbonyl compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, and esters to produce secondary and tertiary alcohols. This reagent is also employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its versatility makes it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures in research and industrial settings.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H225 (36.6%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H250 (56.3%): Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air [Danger Pyrophoric liquids]
• H260 (93%): In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously [Danger Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases]
• H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P222, P223, P231, P231+P232, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P335+P334, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P370+P378, P402+P404, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 2 (36.6%)
• Pyr. Sol. 1 (56.3%)
• Water-react. 1 (93%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (100%)

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