Description
N-(5-Bromopentyl)phthalimide (CAS No. 954-81-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C13H14BrNO2. This versatile reagent is widely used in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly as a key intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. The compound features a phthalimide group attached to a bromopentyl chain, making it an excellent precursor for nucleophilic substitution reactions and the introduction of amine functionalities via Gabriel synthesis.
Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥95% purity (by HPLC/GC) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and long shelf life. Ideal for research and industrial applications, this compound is compatible with a wide range of solvents including DMF, DMSO, and THF.
Key Features:
- High purity (≥95%)
- Stable crystalline form
- Compatible with common organic solvents
- Versatile intermediate for amine synthesis
- Strict quality control (QC tested)
Properties
- CAS Number: 954-81-4
- Complexity: 282
- IUPAC Name: 2-(5-bromopentyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione
- InChI: InChI=1S/C13H14BrNO2/c14-8-4-1-5-9-15-12(16)10-6-2-3-7-11(10)13(15)17/h2-3,6-7H,1,4-5,8-9H2
- InChI Key: QKVHAKICMNABGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 295.02079
- Molecular Formula: C13H14BrNO2
- Molecular Weight: 296.16
- SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)N(C2=O)CCCCCBr
- Topological: 37.4
- Monoisotopic Mass: 295.02079
- Synonyms: N-(5-Bromopentyl)phthalimide, DTXSID90241824, NSC 83526, DTXCID20164315, qkvhakicmnabgb-uhfffaoysa-n, 954-81-4, 2-(5-bromopentyl)isoindole-1,3-dione, 2-(5-bromopentyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, MFCD00060522, 2-(5-Bromopentyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(5-bromopentyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione, 2-(5-Bromo-Pentyl)-Isoindole-1,3-Dione, NSC83526, 5-phthalimidopentyl bromide, NCIOpen2_004666, SCHEMBL31129, 1-bromo-5-phthalimidopentane, 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(5-bromopentyl)-, n-(5-bromopentyl) phthalimide, STR07349, N-(5-Bromopentyl)phthalimide, 95%, NSC-83526, AKOS003245053, FB66371, SB64074, SY039363, DB-057586, B4986, CS-0019374, EN300-132997, F20405, SR-01000325457, 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione,2-(5-bromopentyl)-, 2-(5-Bromopentyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione #, SR-01000325457-1
N-(5-Bromopentyl)phthalimide serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the introduction of pentylamine derivatives via Gabriel synthesis. It is frequently employed in pharmaceutical research for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and in material science for polymer modification. The bromine moiety allows for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery pipelines.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (97.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (97.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H317 (95.2%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H319 (97.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H400 (95.2%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (97.6%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (97.6%)
- Skin Sens. 1 (95.2%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (97.6%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.6%)
- Aquatic Acute 1 (95.2%)
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