Description

1-Cyclopentyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is a high-value, synthetically versatile aromatic compound featuring a cyclopentyl and a trifluoromethyl substituent on the benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a critical advanced intermediate for the development of novel active ingredients in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for applications in medicinal chemistry, where it serves as a key building block for creating molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in oncology, CNS, and antiviral therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the stability imparted by the fluorine atoms.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a core structure or side-chain component in the development of advanced electronic display and lighting materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings, to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound for investigating the effects of the trifluoromethyl group on aromatic systems in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclopentyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1206125-14-5
Molecular Formula	C12H13F3
Molecular Weight	214.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1-cyclopentylbenzene; (2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)cyclopentane; o-Cyclopentylbenzotrifluoride; 1-Cyclopentyl-2-trifluoromethylbenzene; Benzene, 1-cyclopentyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2-cyclopentyltoluene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Cyclopentyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the exacting standards required for research and scale-up activities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by GC, HPLC, and NMR.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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