5-bromopentanoic acid is an organobromine carboxylic acid used as a building block in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research. It is supplied as a solid reagent (C5H9BrO2, Mw 181.03 g·mol⁻1) and is employed to introduce a bromopentanoic moiety in synthetic routes, including preparation of inhibitors for aminoglycoside-resistant bacteria. For research use only.
- Versatile synthetic intermediate for alkylation and acylation reactions.
- Introduces a bromopentanoic handle for further functionalization.
- Solid form simplifies storage and handling.
- Commonly available in gram-scale packages suitable for laboratory synthesis.
- Characterized by CAS 2067-33-6, formula C5H9BrO2, and Mw 181.03 g·mol⁻1.
- Supplied for research use only; not for human or clinical use.