CAS 33240-34-5: Cyclopentylmagnesium bromide

Cyclopentylmagnesium bromide 0.5M solution in THF

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Cyclopentylmagnesium Bromide is an organometallic compound that can be used as a chemical reagent for the synthesis of substituted cyclopentanes. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the binding of alkylating agents to DNA. Cyclopentylmagnesium Bromide has also been found to be effective in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy and psychotic disorders, as well as pain caused by nerve damage. This drug has also been shown to have 5-HT2 receptor agonist activity and can be used in the development of new pharmacological treatments for pain models. Cyclopentylmagnesium Bromide can be synthesized from magnesium cyclopentyl bromide and cyclohexane using a Friedel-Crafts reaction with aluminum chloride or titanium tetrachloride.

Cyclopentylmagnesium bromide 2M solution in DEE