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AB17276

2067-33-6 | 5-Bromovaleric acid

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Description
Catalog Number: AB17276
Chemical Name: 5-Bromovaleric acid
CAS Number: 2067-33-6
Molecular Formula: C5H9BrO2
Molecular Weight: 181.0278
MDL Number: MFCD00004414
SMILES: BrCCCCC(=O)O
NSC Number: 53507

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 72.8  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 8  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1  
Rotatable Bond Count: 4  
XLogP3: 1.4  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • The application of 5-Bromopentanoic acid in chemical synthesis lies primarily in its role as a versatile building block for various organic reactions. With a bromine atom attached to the fifth carbon of the pentanoic acid chain, this compound serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and more complex organic molecules.The presence of the bromine group on the pentanoic acid structure allows for selective functionalization at the fifth carbon position, enabling chemists to introduce a variety of different functional groups at this specific location. This versatility makes 5-Bromopentanoic acid a valuable tool in the development of new compounds with specific properties and functionalities.Furthermore, the reactivity of the bromine atom in 5-Bromopentanoic acid allows for further derivatization through substitution reactions, such as nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions, leading to the formation of a wide range of organic compounds with diverse structures and properties. Its strategic placement within the pentanoic acid chain facilitates its use as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, making it an essential component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists.
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