Description

2-Methoxy-6,7-Dihydro-5H-Cyclopenta[B]Pyridin-5-One is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and heterocyclic building block of significant commercial interest. Its unique fused cyclopentapyridinone structure makes it a valuable synthon for medicinal chemistry research and the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its privileged heterocyclic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be incorporated into molecular probes for studying biological pathways and target engagement.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6,7-Dihydro-5H-Cyclopenta[B]Pyridin-5-One
CAS No.	1196154-17-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-5-one; 5H-Cyclopenta[b]pyridin-5-one, 2-methoxy-6,7-dihydro-; 2-Methoxy-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridin-5-one; 2-Methoxycyclopentapyridinone; 2-Methoxy-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline (tautomeric form); 2-Methoxy-5-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6,7-Dihydro-5H-Cyclopenta[B]Pyridin-5-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable and reproducible performance in your synthetic workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.