Description

4-Oxocyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring a ketone functional group on the cyclopentane ring. This compound is a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate valued for its unique structural motif in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules with complex carbocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require functionalized cyclopentane cores.
• Chiral Building Block: Exploited in asymmetric synthesis for constructing stereochemically defined compounds due to its inherent chiral centers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyesters and polyamides with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-opening, condensation, and cycloaddition reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxocyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1703-61-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8O5
Molecular Weight	184.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxy-4-oxocyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid; 1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid, 4-oxo-; 4-Oxo-1,2-cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid; NSC 163022; 4-Oxocyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid; 4-Oxo-1,2-cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Oxocyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of water vapor.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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