| Name | 1-Bromo-5-chloropentane |
| Synonyms | NSC 50474 oropentane 1-Bromo-5-chL 5-CHLOROPENTYL BROMIDE 5-BROMOPENTYL CHLORIDE 1-bromo-5-chloro-pentan 1-BROMO-5-CHLOROPENTANE 1-chloro-5-bromopentane 1-Bromo-5-chloropentane 1-bromo-5-chloro-pentane Pentane, 1-bromo-5-chloro- PENTAMETHYLENE CHLOROBROMIDE |
| CAS | 54512-75-3 |
| EINECS | 259-193-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5H10BrCl/c6-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H2 |
| InChIKey | PHHNNDKXQVKJEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10BrCl |
| Molar Mass | 185.49 |
| Density | 1.408 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 210-212 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 203°F |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Solubility | Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Vapor Presure | 0.271mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| BRN | 1732341 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.484(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 1.408 boiling point 210-212°C refractive index 1.4826-1.4846 flash point 75°C water-soluble insoluble |
| Use | An important pharmaceutical Intermediate |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| UN IDs | UN 2810 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29034980 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| Hazard Class | 6.1(b) |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | an important pharmaceutical intermediate used as a synthetic raw material for a variety of new pesticides, spices and medicines. Generally, the selective reaction is carried out by using the reaction difference between bromine and chlorine atoms at both ends of α-bromine-w-chlorinated paraffins. |