Description 1-Bromopentane is a chemical reagent used in a multitude of organic syntheses. It is used iron-catalyzed alkylations of aromatic Grignard reagents via cross coupling. It is used in the synthesis of α,γ-diketo acids as reversible inhibitors of Hepatitis C virus NS5b RNA polymerase. Basic Info Chemical Name 1-Bromopentane Synonyms N-PENTYL BROMIDE (N-AMYL); 1-BROMOPROPANE; N-PENTYL BROMIDE; N-AMYL BROMIDE; 1-bromo-pentan; Expand CAS No. 110-53-2 Molecular Formula C5H11Br Molecular Weight 151.04500 PSA 0.00000 LogP 2.57150 Properties Appearance & Physical State liquid Density 1.21 Boiling Point 130ºC Melting Point -95ºC Flash Point 31ºC Refractive Index 1.443-1.446 Water Solubility practically insoluble Stability Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. Storage Condition Flammables area Vapor Density >1 (vs air) Vapor Pressure 12.5mmHg at 25°C |