Description

3,3-Dimethyl-Cyclopentanone is a versatile alicyclic ketone characterized by its unique sterically hindered structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific structural motifs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a constrained cyclopentane ring system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its ketone functionality allows for further chemical modifications.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musky and woody aroma chemicals, contributing to the creation of sophisticated scent profiles in perfumery.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including Grignard additions, reductions, and ring-opening polymerizations, due to its reactive carbonyl group.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyl-Cyclopentanone
CAS No.	20500-49-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylcyclopentanone; NSC 2090; Cyclopentanone, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethyl-1-cyclopentanone; 3,3-Dimethylcyclopentan-1-one
EINECS	243-861-7

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethyl-Cyclopentanone is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442
Density (20°C)	0.90 - 0.94 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 155 - 160 °C

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