Bromocyclopentane, 98+%

Description

CAS: 137-43-9 | C5H9Br | 149.031 g/mol

Bromocyclopentane is a precursor used in the preparation of cyclopentene and cyclopentanol. It is a fatty bromide, which is used as a solvent. It is used as an intermediate for the preparation of surfactant and pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds.

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Applications
Bromocyclopentane is a precursor used in the preparation of cyclopentene and cyclopentanol. It is a fatty bromide, which is used as a solvent. It is used as an intermediate for the preparation of surfactant and pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 137-43-9
• Molecular Formula: C5H9Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 149.031
• MDL Number: MFCD00001359
• InChI Key: BRTFVKHPEHKBQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cyclopentyl bromide, cyclopentylbromide, cyclopentane, bromo, bromo cyclopentane, bromo-cyclopentane, bromocyclopentan, cylopentylbromide, cyclopentyl-bromide, sfphabilimup@, 4-bromocyclopentane
• PubChem CID: 8728
• IUPAC Name: bromocyclopentane
• SMILES: C1CCC(C1)Br

• Density: 1.39
• Boiling Point: 137°C to 139°C
• Flash Point: 42°C (107°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Refractive Index: 1.4895
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 1209256
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 149.04
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Bromocyclopentane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	205-294-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only