Description

2-Cyclopenten-1-One, 5-Chloro-2,3,5-Trimethyl- is a versatile chlorinated cyclic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized cyclopentenone core, which serves as a key precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex cyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive ketone and chloro functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials due to its polymerizable double bond and ketone moiety.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclopenten-1-One, 5-Chloro-2,3,5-Trimethyl-
CAS No.	38380-52-8
Molecular Formula	C8H11ClO
Molecular Weight	158.62 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2,3,5-trimethylcyclopent-2-en-1-one; 5-Chloro-2,3,5-trimethyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 5-chloro-2,3,5-trimethyl-; 2,3,5-Trimethyl-5-chlorocyclopent-2-enone; 5-Chloro-2,3,5-trimethylcyclopentenone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyclopenten-1-One, 5-Chloro-2,3,5-Trimethyl- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

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

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