Description

Cyclopentylacetyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive organic acid chloride derivative. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the cyclopentylacetyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), novel intermediates, and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific activity profiles.
• Peptide Chemistry: Employed in peptide coupling reactions for the acylation of amino groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of new organic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating libraries of novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentylacetyl Chloride
CAS No.	1122-99-2
Molecular Formula	C7H11ClO
Molecular Weight	146.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyclopentylacetyl Chloride; Cyclopentylacetic Acid Chloride; Cyclopentaneacetyl Chloride; Cyclopentylacetylchloride; 2-Cyclopentylethanoyl Chloride; (Cyclopentylacetyl)chloride; Cyclopentylacetic chloride; α-Cyclopentylacetyl chloride
EINECS	214-356-5

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentylacetyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.08 g/cm³

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.