Description

2-(Aminomethyl)Cyclopentan-1-One Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt and a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is crucial for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, enabling the creation of novel molecular structures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for its reactive amine functionality and cyclic ketone backbone.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Mimetics & Conjugates: The aminomethyl group facilitates the creation of peptide-like structures and bioconjugates for drug discovery.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Aminomethyl)Cyclopentan-1-One Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1360547-45-0
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO
Molecular Weight	163.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Aminomethyl)cyclopentanone hydrochloride; 1-Cyclopentanone, 2-(aminomethyl)-, hydrochloride; 2-(Aminomethyl)-1-cyclopentanone hydrochloride; Cyclopentanone, 2-(aminomethyl)-, hydrochloride; Aminomethylcyclopentanone HCl; 2-Cyclopentanone, (aminomethyl)-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Aminomethyl)Cyclopentan-1-One Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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