Description

1-Cyclopentene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate characterized by its reactive cyclopentene ring and diester functionality. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a strategic point for further functionalization. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing active ingredients and novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex cyclic or polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Acts as a versatile dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions and a substrate for various cycloaddition and ring-opening transformations in academic and industrial R&D.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials where the incorporated cyclopentene unit can impart specific physical properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclopentene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	13368-79-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12O4
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 1-Cyclopentene-1,2-dicarboxylate; 1-Cyclopentene-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 1,2-Cyclopentenedicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl Cyclopent-1-ene-1,2-dicarboxylate; NSC 33435; 1-Cyclopentene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester; Cyclopent-1-ene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclopentene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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