Description

2-Carboxy-1-Cyclopentene-1-Acetic Acid is a versatile, high-purity cyclopentene derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both carboxylic acid functionalities on a cyclic alkene framework, makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced agrochemicals, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of prostaglandins, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules requiring specific stereocenters.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex organic compounds, including natural product analogs and specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies for asymmetric synthesis, ring-opening reactions, and catalysis research.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent for creating functional polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Carboxy-1-Cyclopentene-1-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	100378-73-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclopentene-1-acetic acid, 2-carboxy-; 2-(Carboxymethyl)-1-cyclopentenecarboxylic acid; 1-Cyclopentene-1,2-diacetic acid; Cyclopent-1-ene-1,2-diacetic acid; (1-Carboxycyclopent-2-enyl)acetic acid; 2-Carboxycyclopent-1-ene-1-acetic acid; 1,2-Cyclopentenediacetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Carboxy-1-Cyclopentene-1-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. 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 (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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