1 bromo 5 fluoropentane

Available in 650g weight, sent in agrochem bottles.

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1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane is a halogenated alkane with the chemical formula

1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane is a halogenated aliphatic organic compound belonging to the class of substituted pentanes. It consists of a five-carbon straight-chain backbone with a bromine atom attached to the first carbon and a fluorine atom attached to the fifth carbon, giving it the molecular formula C₅H₁₀BrF and a molecular weight of approximately 169.03 g/mol.

This compound is typically a colourless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic organic odour. Due to the presence of both bromine and fluorine substituents, it exhibits moderate polarity and enhanced reactivity compared to unsubstituted hydrocarbons. These halogen groups make it useful as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fluorinated molecules, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical compounds.

Key characteristics:

• Chemical name: 1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane

• Molecular formula: C₅H₁₀BrF

• Structure: Linear pentane chain with terminal halogen substitutions

• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with many organic solvents

Safety note:
Like many halogenated hydrocarbons, 1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane should be handled with care. It may be irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, and should be used in well-ventilated areas with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Physical Properties:

• Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid

• Odour: Slight characteristic halogenated odour

• Boiling Point: ~165–175°C

• Density: ~1.45 g/cm³ at 20°C

• Refractive Index: ~1.44

• Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in common organic solvents (ethers, alcohols, hydrocarbons)

Chemical Properties:

• Reactive towards nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions

• Suitable precursor for fluorinated and brominated derivatives

• Used in chain extension and functional group modification in fine chemical synthesis

Applications:

• Intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis

• Agrochemical manufacturing

• Fluorinated compound development

• Research and specialty chemical production