Description

Cyclopropene-3-One is a highly reactive and synthetically valuable strained-ring ketone, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique three-membered ring fused with a carbonyl group makes it an indispensable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with strained or bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in [2+1] and [3+2] cycloaddition reactions to form complex carbocyclic and heterocyclic compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized to study enzyme mechanisms or label biological molecules due to its high electrophilicity.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopropene-3-One
CAS No.	2961-80-0
Molecular Formula	C3H2O
Molecular Weight	54.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopropenone; 1,2-Cyclopropanedione; 3-Oxocyclopropene; Cycloprop-2-en-1-one; Cycloprop-1-ene-3-one; Ketocyclopropene; 1,2-Dioxocyclopropane
EINECS	220-984-5

Quality Control

Our Cyclopropene-3-One is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between -20°C to -10°C to maintain stability and prevent polymerization or decomposition. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from sources of ignition and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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