1,5-Dibromopentane is used in the preparation of 1,5-di-Grignard reagent and novel spirocyclic pyrrolidones. It acts as a growth supplement for Yarrowia lipolytica 3589, a tropical marine yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of N-alkylated piperidine as well as tetrydrothiopyran (thiane) by reaction with primary amine and sodium sulfide respectively.
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Applications1,5-Dibromopentane is used in the preparation of 1,5-di-Grignard reagent and novel spirocyclic pyrrolidones. It acts as a growth supplement for Yarrowia lipolytica 3589, a tropical marine yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of N-alkylated piperidine as well as tetrydrothiopyran (thiane) by reaction with primary amine and sodium sulfide respectively.
SolubilityMiscible with water, slightly miscible with chloroform and benzene.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.