Description

(1α,3α)-1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane is a specialized cyclic acetal compound with the CAS registry number 30363-79-2. This chemical serves as a valuable protected form of a 1,3-dicarbonyl synthon and is a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with cyclopentane-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dimethoxycyclopentane structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers requiring high-purity, defined stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in methodological development for asymmetric synthesis, ring-opening reactions, and catalysis studies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel resins and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1α,3α)-1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane
CAS No.	30363-79-2
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane; cis-1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane; (1R,3R)-1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane; Cyclopentane, 1,3-dimethoxy-, (1R,3R)-; (1R,3R)-1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane; 1,3-Dimethoxy-cyclopentane; (1alpha,3alpha)-1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane
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Quality Control

Every batch of (1α,3α)-1,3-Dimethoxycyclopentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/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.