5-Bromovaleric acid, 97%

Description

CAS: 2067-33-6 | C5H9BrO2 | 181.029 g/mol

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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Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2067-33-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H9BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 181.029
• MDL Number: MFCD00004414
• InChI Key: WNXNUPJZWYOKMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-bromovaleric acid, pentanoic acid, 5-bromo, 5-bromo-n-valeric acid, valeric acid, 5-bromo, 5-bromovalenc acid, 1-bromo-4-carboxybutane, .delta.-bromovaleric acid, delta-bromovaleric acid, 5-bromo valeric acid, 5-bromoval eric acid
• PubChem CID: 16368
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromopentanoic acid
• SMILES: C(CCBr)CC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 38°C to 41°C
• Boiling Point: 142°C to 145°C (13 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
• Quantity: 250 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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only