Description

1-Cyclopentenyl Iodide is a versatile organoiodine compound and a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its core value lies in its highly reactive iodine substituent on a strained five-membered ring, making it an excellent electrophile for cross-coupling reactions and cycloadditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules containing cyclopentene rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce the cyclopentenyl moiety.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the preparation of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Negishi, Suzuki-Miyaura, and Stille cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A crucial reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex, strained ring systems in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize cyclopentene-derived ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclopentenyl Iodide
CAS No.	17497-52-8
Molecular Formula	C5H7I
Molecular Weight	194.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopent-1-en-1-yl iodide; 1-Iodocyclopentene; 1-Cyclopenten-1-yl iodide; Cyclopentenyl iodide; (Cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)iodide; 1-Cyclopenten-1-yl iodide; Iodocyclopentene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclopentenyl Iodide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and highly volatile nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and away from heat and ignition sources. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity	1.70 - 1.80 g/mL @ 20°C

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