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5-Bromovaleric acid, 97%
Description
5-Bromovaleric acid is used in the synthesis of inhibitors for aminoglycoside resistant bacteria. 5-Bromovaleric acid is also used in the preparation of sequence specific base pair mimics as topoisomerase IB inhibitors.
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5-Bromovaleric acid is used in the synthesis of inhibitors for aminoglycoside resistant bacteria. 5-Bromovaleric acid is also used in the preparation of sequence specific base pair mimics as topoisomerase IB inhibitors.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Store at room temperature.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 38°C to 41°C |
| Boiling Point | 142°C to 145°C (13 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | >100°C (212°F) |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| Beilstein | 1745664 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 181.03 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 5-Bromovaleric acid |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302-H314-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 218-185-3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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