CAS Number: 628-17-1
EC Number: 211-030-0
MDL: MFCD00001100
Beilstein: 1730982
MF: C5H11I
MW: 198.05
MOQ: 5kg
Minimum Purity: 98%
Pubchem: 12335
InChi Key: BLXSFCHWMBESKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi: 1S/C5H11I/c1-2-3-4-5-6/h2-5H2,1H3
SMILES: CCCCCI
1-Iodopentane, also known as n-amyl iodide, is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula C5H11I. It is defined as an alkyl iodide with the CAS number 628-17-1 and contains an iodine atom bonded to an alkyl group. 1-Iodopentane has a density of approximately 1.517 g/mL at 25°C and is insoluble in water. This characteristic makes separation techniques, such as liquid-liquid extractions, essential.
The compound is highly sensitive to light. Exposure to light, particularly UV radiation, causes the weak carbon-iodine bond to break, a process called photodecomposition. This process releases elemental iodine (I2), which results in a noticeable yellow to brown discoloration of the liquid.
For proper handling and storage, 1-Iodopentane should be kept in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated area, in a tightly sealed container to minimize light exposure. Some commercially available products are stabilized with copper to inhibit decomposition. It’s advisable to use pure, colorless 1-Iodopentane for reactions, or to purify any discolored reagents to ensure optimal results. It is also flammable, so it should be kept away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
1-Iodopentane is widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, liquid-crystal synthesis, and chemical research as a more reactive alternative to bromopentane. The most common applications of this alkyl halide include:
Organic synthesis and alkylation: This compound is a versatile reagent for introducing a pentyl group onto other molecules, thanks to the iodide’s excellent leaving-group ability. Its primary uses involve forming new carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds. Some key uses include nucleophilic substitution reactions, preparation of Grignard reagents and radical chemistry processes.
Pharmaceutical intermediates: 1-Iodopentane provides a reliable and reactive means to incorporate a pentyl chain into more complex molecular structures. It is an essential starting material or intermediate for chemists working on the synthesis of new drug candidates and their various derivatives.
Research and development: 1-Iodopentane is useful across various scientific disciplines due to its defined structure and reactivity. Researchers often use this compound for synthetic methodology development, introduction of pentyl groups, analytical standards, as a solvent for specific reactions and a precursor for organometallic reagents.
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