a-Bromo-n-valeric acid

• CAT Number: R070204
• CAS Number: 584-93-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H9BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 181.029
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Bromovaleric acid
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromopentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9BrO2/c1-2-3-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: WMFATTFQNRPXBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC(C(=O)O)Br

α-Bromo-n-valeric acid is an organobromine compound featuring a five-carbon valeric acid backbone with a bromine atom at the alpha position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of esters, amides, and other derivatives. The presence of the bromine atom enhances its reactivity, making it useful for nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a building block in the synthesis of bioactive compounds. Researchers utilize α-Bromo-n-valeric acid in pharmaceutical and chemical research, where it serves as a precursor for creating more complex molecules with potential therapeutic applications.