Description

Diethyl trans-Cyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity diester compound valued as a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid trans-cyclopentane backbone and ester functionalities make it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures with defined stereochemistry. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral, cardiovascular, and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemical configurations for optimal bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to modify physical properties such as rigidity, thermal stability, and biodegradability.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl trans-Cyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	30689-38-4
Molecular Formula	C11H18O4
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl (1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylate; Diethyl (1S,2S)-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylate; Diethyl trans-1,2-Cyclopentanedicarboxylate; trans-Cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl Cyclopentane-trans-1,2-dicarboxylate; Ethyl trans-Cyclopentane-1,2-dicarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl trans-Cyclopentane-1,2-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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