Description

3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Cyclopentanone is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a cyclopentanone core substituted with a 3-methoxyphenyl group, making it a valuable building block for complex molecular synthesis. This compound is crucial for research and development in advanced chemical manufacturing, offering a defined structure for creating novel materials and active ingredients. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, agrochemical companies, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on developing new fine chemicals and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Potential precursor for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals and musk analogs.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including ring-forming reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Cyclopentanone
CAS No.	171046-94-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopentan-1-one; 3-Cyclopentanone, 3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-; 3-(m-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopentanone; 1-Cyclopentanone, 3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-; 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-1-cyclopentanone; NSC 405124; 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)cyclopentanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Cyclopentanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.