Description

Cyclopentylmethanol CAS NO 1198600-13-3 is a versatile alicyclic alcohol derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure provides a rigid, lipophilic cyclopentyl backbone, making it highly valuable for modulating the physical and pharmacological properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific steric and solubility characteristics into their compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) drugs and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the cyclopentyl group enhances bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating musky and woody aroma compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional alcohol groups into polymer chains for specialty resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Fundamental reagent for nucleophilic substitution, esterification, and etherification reactions in complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Cyclopentylmethanol
CAS No.	1198600-13-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentylmethanol; (Cyclopentyl)methanol; Cyclopentanemethanol; Hydroxymethylcyclopentane; Cyclopentylcarbinol; Cyclopentylmethyl alcohol; 1-Cyclopentylmethanol; CPMA
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopentylmethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, specific impurities, and physical properties are available upon request and provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.460

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