Description

1-(Methylamino)Cyclopentanemethanol is a versatile chiral amino alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both amino and alcohol functional groups on a cyclopentane ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and catalyst development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its stereochemistry can influence biological activity and environmental profile.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and specialty materials requiring specific stereocenters.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including novel ring-forming reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Methylamino)Cyclopentanemethanol
CAS No.	1094072-11-3
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO
Molecular Weight	129.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methylamino)cyclopentanemethanol; (1-Hydroxymethylcyclopentyl)-N-methylamine; Cyclopentanemethanol, 1-(methylamino)-; N-Methyl-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentanamine; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-N-methylcyclopentanamine; N-Methyl-1-cyclopentanemethylamine alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Methylamino)Cyclopentanemethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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