Description

3-Aminocyclopentacyanide Trifluoroacetic Acid is a specialized, high-purity organic building block and salt derivative of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is valued for its unique structural features, combining a cyclopentane backbone with cyano and amino functionalities, stabilized by a trifluoroacetate counterion. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecular scaffolds requiring precise stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its cyclopentane core contributes to unique biological activity profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential monomer or additive in the research of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study enzyme mechanisms or as a molecular tag due to its distinct chemical handles.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-Up: Supplied for contract research organizations (CROs) and development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) for custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminocyclopentacyanide Trifluoroacetic Acid
CAS No.	1426426-27-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8F3N3O2
Molecular Weight	235.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Aminocyclopentane-1-carbonitrile Trifluoroacetate; 3-Amino-1-cyanocyclopentane Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt; 3-Aminocyclopentanecarbonitrile TFA Salt; 3-Amino-cyclopentanecarbonitrile trifluoroacetate; 1-Cyano-3-aminocyclopentane trifluoroacetate; (3-Aminocyclopentyl)carbonitrile trifluoroacetic acid salt
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminocyclopentacyanide Trifluoroacetic Acid 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions or inert atmosphere to maintain stability. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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