Description

1,1-Diethoxycyclopentane is a versatile acetal derivative of cyclopentanone, valued for its role as a key protected intermediate and solvent in advanced organic synthesis. Its high volatility and stability under specific conditions make it a critical reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a protected form of cyclopentanone for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other specialty agrochemicals requiring cyclopentane-based scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block and specialty solvent in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and performance chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a key intermediate in Grignard reactions, alkylations, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes under anhydrous conditions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized in the development of specialty polymers and resins as a modifying agent or monomer precursor.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Diethoxycyclopentane
CAS No.	23786-93-8
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentanone diethyl acetal; Diethoxycyclopentane; 1,1-Bis(ethoxy)cyclopentane; Cyclopentylidene diethyl acetal; Acetaldehyde cyclopentyl diethyl acetal; Ethyl cyclopentanone ketal
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Diethoxycyclopentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. 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)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.90 - 0.92

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