Description

1-Methoxycyclopentane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile cyclopentane-based carboxylic acid derivative featuring a methoxy substituent. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-forming reactions and stereoselective transformations.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and musk analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxycyclopentane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	17860-28-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxy-1-cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid; Methoxycyclopentanecarboxylic Acid; Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 1-methoxy-; 1-Carboxy-1-methoxycyclopentane; α-Methoxycyclopentanecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methoxycyclopentane-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.