Description

Methylenecyclopentane is a highly versatile, five-membered cyclic alkene characterized by its exocyclic double bond. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications such as catalysis, polymer science, and material development. Methylenecyclopentane CAS NO 1528-30-9 is supplied as a high-purity reagent to ensure consistent and reliable performance in sensitive chemical processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Catalysis Research: Used as a ligand precursor or substrate in the development and testing of new homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other polymerization techniques to create specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other cycloaddition or functionalization reactions to explore new synthetic pathways.
• Material Science: Investigated for the development of advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylenecyclopentane
CAS No.	1528-30-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10
Molecular Weight	82.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylenecyclopentane; 3-Methylenecyclopentene; 1-Methylenecyclopentane; Cyclopentene, 3-methylene-; NSC 74131; 3-Methylidenecyclopentene; Cyclopentylidene methane
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Quality Control

Our Methylenecyclopentane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration of vapors. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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