CAS 628-76-2: 1,5-Dichloropentane

1,5-Dichloropentane is used in the preparation of symmetrical sulfide, tetrydrothiopyran (thiane) by reaction with sodium sulfide. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

1,5-Dichloropentane is a synthetic chemical that has the formula C5H11Cl2. It is a liquid that is colorless and has a sweet odor. It is used as a solvent for resins and cellulose esters, in the production of nylon, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. 1,5-Dichloropentane can be found in wastewater effluent from textile mills, paper mills, and other industrial facilities. The compound may be toxic if inhaled or ingested. 1,5-Dichloropentane binds to amine groups on proteins or amino acids on DNA molecules to form stable covalent linkages. It also forms ether linkages with various substrates including other chlorinated chemicals such as fluorine compounds (e.g., perfluorinated compounds). Chlorination of 1,5-dichloropentane leads to the formation of p-hydroxybenzoic acid which also

1,5-dichloropentane

Applications 1,5-Dichloropentane is used in bacterial and spontaneous dehalogenation of organic compounds. References Omori, T., et al.: Appl. Environ. Microbiol., 35, 512 (1978)