1-Bromo-4-methylpentane

CAS NO.：626-88-0
Empirical Formula: C6H13Br
Molecular Weight: 165.07
MDL number: MFCD00013544
EINECS: 210-968-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 1-Bromo-4-methylpentane?

The Uses of 1-Bromo-4-methylpentane

1-Bromo-4-methylpentane is an alkylating agent. It can be used in organic synthesis diethyl 2-(4′-methylpentyl)malonate; 1,3-bis(4-(isopentyloxy)phenyl)urea, 1,3-bis(4-(isopentyloxy)phenyl)thiourea.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron, 40, p. 641, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)91092-0

General Description

1-Bromo-4-methylpentane can be synthesized by treating 4-methyl-1-pentanol with phosphorous tribromide. The conformational analysis of its liquid-state and solid-state IR and Raman spectra and showed the presence of a mixture of PC,PH, and P′H conformers.

Properties of 1-Bromo-4-methylpentane

Melting point:	-44.22°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	146 °C (lit.)
Density	1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.446(lit.)
Flash point:	112 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
CAS DataBase Reference	626-88-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Pentane, 1-bromo-4-methyl-(626-88-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Pentane, 1-bromo-4-methyl- (626-88-0)

Safety information for 1-Bromo-4-methylpentane

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.