Description

1-(1-Methylcyclopentyl)Ethanone is a specialized organic ketone compound with the CAS registry number 13388-93-7. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique sterically hindered cyclopentyl structure. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as process engineers, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific carbon skeleton is incorporated.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a crucial building block for synthesizing complex fragrance compounds, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodology development, catalysis studies, and the construction of novel organic molecules.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized monomers or ligands for advanced polymeric materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Methylcyclopentyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	13388-93-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Methylcyclopentyl)ethan-1-one; 1-Acetyl-1-methylcyclopentane; Methyl 1-methylcyclopentyl ketone; Ethanone, 1-(1-methylcyclopentyl)-; 1-Methylcyclopentyl methyl ketone; α,α-Dimethylcyclopentyl methyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Methylcyclopentyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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