Description

3-Fluorocyclopentanecarboxylic Acid (Wx611711) is a high-purity fluorinated carboxylic acid building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique structural motif, which combines the constrained geometry of a cyclopentane ring with the electronic and steric influence of a fluorine atom, enabling precise modulation of molecular properties in target compounds. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry, ligand design, and the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the fluorocyclopentyl moiety can enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis, leveraging the stereogenic center for inducing enantioselectivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Fluorine Chemistry Library Synthesis: A valuable building block for constructing diverse compound libraries in drug discovery, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioisosteres: The fluorinated cyclopentane ring acts as a non-classical bioisostere for various functional groups, useful in designing metabolically stable peptide analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorocyclopentanecarboxylic Acid (Wx611711)
CAS No.	1508595-64-9
Molecular Formula	C6H9FO2
Molecular Weight	132.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluorocyclopentane-1-carboxylic Acid; Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 3-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-1-cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid; WX-611711; Wx611711; 3-Fluorocyclopentylcarboxylic Acid; (3-Fluorocyclopentyl)formic Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Fluorocyclopentanecarboxylic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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