Description

cis-Cyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring a rigid, fused cyclopentane ring structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where its rigid backbone contributes to target specificity and stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating novel polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The dicarboxylate groups provide excellent chelating sites for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis ligands.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and advanced electronic chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Cyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1461-96-7
Molecular Formula	C7H10O4
Molecular Weight	158.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S)-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic Acid; (1S,2R)-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic Acid; cis-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic Acid; NSC 33436; Cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, cis-; (+)-cis-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic Acid; (-)-cis-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic Acid; 1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid, (1R,2S)-rel-
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Quality Control

Every batch of cis-Cyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure compliance with exacting purity and enantiomeric excess specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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