Description

(R)-1,2,3-Trimethyl-2-Cyclopentene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, chiral carboxylic acid derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry and cyclopentene backbone. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure target molecules. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce complex, stereodefined structural motifs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of prostaglandins, terpenoid-based drugs, and other bioactive molecules requiring precise stereocontrol.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the specific (R)-enantiomer imparts desired biological activity and selectivity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in enantioselective transformations.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex terpenoid and musk-like fragrance compounds, leveraging its methylated cyclopentene structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive for creating polymers with specific chiral or structural properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the discovery of new synthetic routes in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(R)-1,2,3-Trimethyl-2-Cyclopentene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	10333-98-9
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid; (R)-1,2,3-Trimethyl-2-cyclopenten-1-carboxylic acid; (2R)-1,2,3-Trimethyl-2-cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid; (R)-TMCPA; (R)-1-Carboxy-1,2,3-trimethyl-2-cyclopentene
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Quality Control

Our production of (R)-1,2,3-Trimethyl-2-Cyclopentene-1-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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