Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester

Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester - Names and Identifiers

Name	5-BROMOPENTANOIC ACID, T-BUTYL ESTER
Synonyms	tert-Butyl 5-bromovalerate tert-butyl 5-bromopentanoate 5-BROMOPENTANOIC ACID, T-BUTYL ESTER Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
CAS	88987-42-2

Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C9H17BrO2
Molar Mass	237.13408
Density	1.223±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Boling Point	93 °C(Press: 1.6 Torr)
Storage Condition	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

Pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester - Introduction

5-BROMOPENTANOIC ACID, T-BUTYL ESTER is an organic compound with the chemical formula C9H17BrO2. The following is a description of its nature, use, formulation and safety information:

Nature:
-Appearance: colorless liquid
-Taste: pungent odor
-Density: approx. 1.2 g/ml
-Melting point: About -59 ° C
-Boiling point: About 192 ° C

Use:
- 5-BROMOPENTANOIC ACID, T-BUTYL ESTER is commonly used as a chemical reagent and intermediate. It can be used in organic synthesis reactions such as esterification reactions and nucleophilic substitution reactions. It acts as an ester and can be hydrolyzed by acid to give the corresponding carboxylic acid.
-In organic synthesis, this compound can sometimes be used as a protecting group to protect hydroxyl or adjacent functional groups in order to perform selective reactions when needed.

Method:
-A commonly used preparation method is to react tert-butanol with 5-bromovaleric acid. The reaction conditions are generally carried out in the presence of an acidic catalyst.

Safety Information:
- 5-BROMOPENTANOIC ACID, T-BUTYL ESTER is irritating and volatile. Appropriate protective measures should be taken during operation, such as gloves, protective glasses and laboratory clothing.
-Avoid inhalation of gas and exposure to ignition. Safe operating procedures should be followed and the compound stored properly.

Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15