Description

Cyclopentyl 2-Pyridyl Ketone is a high-purity organic building block and a versatile ketone intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a cyclopentyl and a pyridyl moiety, makes it a critical precursor for the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of advanced organic electronic materials and polymers.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis, including Grignard reactions, reductions, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentyl 2-Pyridyl Ketone
CAS No.	157592-43-3
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO
Molecular Weight	175.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetylpyridine, Cyclopentyl Derivative; Cyclopentyl(pyridin-2-yl)methanone; 2-Cyclopentanoylpyridine; 2-Pyridyl Cyclopentyl Ketone; 1-Cyclopentyl-2-(2-pyridinyl)ethanone (related); Ketone, Cyclopentyl 2-Pyridyl; 157592-43-3; Pyridine, 2-(1-oxocyclopentyl)-
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopentyl 2-Pyridyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.