Description

(R)-2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-Ene-1-Acetonitrile is a high-purity, chiral nitrile building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered cyclopentene structure makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex, optically active molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for the development of novel, enantiomerically pure drug candidates, especially in therapeutic areas requiring complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is highly dependent on molecular chirality.
• Fine Chemical and Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialty chemicals and aroma compounds with specific stereochemical properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies within university and corporate research laboratories.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized monomers or ligands for advanced polymeric or coordination complex materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-Ene-1-Acetonitrile
CAS No.	26585-74-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₅N
Molecular Weight	149.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-cyclopentene-1-acetonitrile; (R)-2-(2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl)acetonitrile; (3R)-2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-ene-1-acetonitrile; (R)-TMCPA; (R)-enantiomer of 2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-eneacetonitrile; (R)-2,2,3-Trimethyl-1-cyclopentene-1-acetonitrile; (R)-alpha,alpha,β-Trimethyl-3-cyclopentene-1-acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-Ene-1-Acetonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity, chemical purity, and optical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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