CAS 13356-11-1

2-(Bromomethyl)-2,4-dimethylpentane

Description:

2-(Bromomethyl)-2,4-dimethylpentane is an organic compound characterized by its branched alkane structure, which includes a bromomethyl group attached to a pentane backbone. The presence of the bromine atom introduces notable reactivity, making it a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. This compound features two methyl groups at the 2 and 4 positions of the pentane chain, contributing to its branched nature and influencing its physical properties, such as boiling point and solubility. Typically, compounds of this type are colorless to pale yellow liquids at room temperature and exhibit moderate volatility. The bromomethyl group can participate in various chemical reactions, including alkylation and coupling reactions, making it valuable in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Additionally, due to the presence of bromine, it may exhibit some level of toxicity and should be handled with appropriate safety precautions in a laboratory setting. Overall, 2-(Bromomethyl)-2,4-dimethylpentane serves as an important building block in organic chemistry.

Formula: C₈H₁₇Br

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H17Br/c1-7(2)5-8(3,4)6-9/h7H,5-6H2,1-4H3

InChI key: InChIKey=NMVOMRIFNKHAJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(CBr)(C)C)C(C)C

Synonyms:

• 2-(Bromomethyl)-2,4-dimethylpentane
• 1-Bromo-2,2,4-trimethylpentane
• Pentane, 2-(bromomethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-
• Pentane, 1-bromo-2,2,4-trimethyl-