1,4-Dibromopentane is used in the preparation of pharaoh ant trail pheromone stereoisomer, indolizidine alkaloid. It is also involved in the preparation 1,2-dimethyl-1-phenylcyclopentane and boc-L-2-amino-6-bromoheptanoic acid.
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Applications1,4-Dibromopentane is used in the preparation of pharaoh ant trail pheromone stereoisomer, indolizidine alkaloid. It is also involved in the preparation 1,2-dimethyl-1-phenylcyclopentane and boc-L-2-amino-6-bromoheptanoic acid.
SolubilityInsoluble in water.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.