1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane is a specialised halogenated organic compound widely used as a chemical intermediate in laboratory research, organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. Available from 6Science Ltd, this versatile compound is suitable for researchers and industrial laboratories requiring fluorinated building blocks for chemical synthesis.
Product Description
1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane is a bifunctional haloalkane containing both bromine and fluorine atoms attached to a five-carbon chain. Its distinctive molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for introducing fluorinated alkyl groups into more complex organic molecules.
The bromine functionality provides a reactive site for suitable substitution reactions, while the terminal fluorine atom can be retained within the resulting molecular structure.
This makes 1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane particularly useful in the development of pharmaceutical intermediates, speciality organic compounds and advanced chemical research materials.
Key Features and Benefits
- Versatile chemical intermediate: Suitable for a range of organic synthesis applications.
- Fluorinated building block: Useful for introducing a terminal fluorine-containing alkyl chain into target molecules.
- Research applications: Relevant to medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical research and laboratory development.
- Speciality chemical: Suitable for research laboratories and industrial chemical synthesis.
- UK supplier: Available through 6Science Ltd for professional laboratory and industrial applications.
Typical Applications
1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane is used in several areas of chemical research and development, including:
- Organic synthesis and alkylation reactions
- Pharmaceutical intermediate development
- Medicinal chemistry research
- Fluorinated compound synthesis
- Speciality chemical manufacturing
- Laboratory research and development
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | 1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane |
| Alternative name | 5-Fluoropentyl bromide |
| Molecular formula | C₅H₁₀BrF |
| Molecular weight | 169.04 g/mol |
| Chemical family | Halogenated alkanes |
| Application | Organic synthesis and research |
| Supplier | 6Science Ltd |
Why Choose 6Science?
At 6Science Ltd, we supply a wide range of laboratory chemicals, chemical intermediates and speciality compounds to customers throughout the UK.
Our range supports professional laboratories, research organisations and industrial chemical applications.
Whether you require 1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research or speciality chemical development, 6Science offers a convenient UK source for your chemical requirements.
Order 1-Bromo-5-fluoropentane from 6Science today.
Visit www.6science.co.uk to explore our range of laboratory chemicals and chemical intermediates.
For professional laboratory and industrial use. Consult the product Safety Data Sheet before handling.





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