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  • 3-Bromo-3-methylpentane CAS 25346-31-0

3-Bromo-3-methylpentane CAS 25346-31-0

3-Bromo-3-methylpentane, also called 3-methyl-3-bromopentane or 3-methylpentan-3-yl bromide, CAS 25346-31-0, EC 246-878-0, is a tertiary alkyl bromide with molecular formula C₆H₁₃Br and molecular weight 165.07 g/mol. It is a constitutional isomer of other tertiary hexyl bromides and should not be treated as identical to 2-bromo-2-methylpentane. Its reaction behavior commonly involves ionization and substitution/elimination competition, so GC assay, alkene impurities, acidity, water and actual reaction selectivity are key purchase controls.

  • CAS: 25346-31-0
  • Synonyms: 3-Bromo-3-methylpentane, 3-Methyl-3-bromopentane, 3-Methylpentan-3-yl bromide
  • Einecs: 246-878-0
  • Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₃Br
  • Grade: Confirm identity, assay method, water or residual solvents, product-specific impurities and physical form against the current COA; no end-use grade is assumed.
  • Package: State required quantity and destination; confirm the current container, light or moisture protection, net weight, storage conditions and transport requirements against the current COA and SDS.
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Product Description

Identity and physicochemical profile

ItemTechnical guidance
Product identity3-Bromo-3-methylpentane
CAS / EC25346-31-0 / 246-878-0
Formula / molecular weightC₆H₁₃Br / 165.07 g/mol
Reaction characterTertiary alkyl bromide with condition-dependent ionization, substitution and elimination
Key purchase controlsIdentity, GC assay, constitutional isomers, alkene products, residual alcohol or hydrocarbons, acidity or HBr, water and color

Applications and grade selection

3-Bromo-3-methylpentane may be evaluated in tertiary-alkylation, solvolysis, elimination and mechanistic studies. It is not a conventional SN2 reagent. Solvent, nucleophile or base, temperature and water can shift product distribution substantially.

  • Distinguish it analytically from 2-bromo-2-methylpentane and other C6H13Br isomers.
  • Set limits for alkenes, residual alcohol, acidity, water and route-relevant by-products.
  • Compare substitution-to-elimination ratio and final-product quality in the buyer’s reaction.

Storage and handling

Keep tightly closed in compatible packaging away from heat, ignition sources, moisture, bases and oxidizers under the current SDS. Monitor color and acidity during the qualified storage period.

Safety, documentation and procurement

Handle as a flammable, reactive organobromine intermediate using ventilation, suitable personal protection and ignition controls. Procurement should specify analytical limits, reaction, quantity, package, destination and transport documents.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

  • Q:

    Can 3-Bromo-3-methylpentane be matched by the formula C6H13Br alone?

    A: No. C6H13Br covers multiple constitutional isomers. CAS 25346-31-0 identifies the structure with bromine and a methyl group on carbon 3 of the pentane chain. Confirm the full name, CAS number, structure and chromatographic identity rather than substituting another bromohexane with the same formula.
  • Q:

    Which batch controls matter for 3-Bromo-3-methylpentane?

    A: Specify GC assay, named constitutional isomers, elimination-derived alkene impurities, water, acidity or HBr, color or appearance and relevant residual precursors. The inquiry should also state quantity, container size, storage conditions and the downstream reaction acceptance criterion so the offered batch can be assessed consistently.

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