Description

(R)-1-Cyclopentyl-Ethylamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral amine salt, a crucial building block in asymmetric synthesis and pharmaceutical development. Its defined stereochemistry provides a key advantage for creating enantiomerically pure compounds with targeted biological activity. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to develop novel chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling efficient enantioselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating chiral herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where optical purity is critical.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry research and process development in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-1-Cyclopentyl-Ethylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1422126-36-0
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClN
Molecular Weight	149.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-Cyclopentylethanamine Hydrochloride; (R)-α-Methylcyclopentylamine Hydrochloride; (1R)-1-Cyclopentyl-Ethylamine HCl; (R)-1-Amino-1-cyclopentylethane Hydrochloride; (R)-1-Cyclopentylethylamine Hydrochloride; (R)-CPEA HCl; (R)-1-(Cyclopentyl)ethylamine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (R)-1-Cyclopentyl-Ethylamine Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if opened, and desiccate if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.