Description

3-Oxocyclopent-1-Enecarbonitrile is a versatile and reactive cyclic ketone nitrile building block. This high-purity intermediate is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with fused ring systems or specific functional group arrays.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitrile and ketone groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic ligands used in catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and ring transformation studies.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or building block for novel polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxocyclopent-1-Enecarbonitrile
CAS No.	34250-16-3
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO
Molecular Weight	107.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 1-cyano-; 1-Cyano-2-cyclopentenone; 2-Cyclopentenone, 1-cyano-; 3-Oxo-1-cyclopentene-1-carbonitrile; 1-Cyano-1-cyclopenten-3-one; 3-Oxo-1-cyclopentene carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Oxocyclopent-1-Enecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.