Description

Cyclopentanepropionic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile organic ester building block with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique cyclopentane ring structure, which imparts specific steric and electronic properties to downstream molecules. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, enabling the development of complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, steroid derivatives, and other bioactive molecules with cyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the cyclopentane moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musky or amber-type odorants in high-value perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, esterifications, and ring-opening polymerizations to create novel polymers and specialty chemicals.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in display technologies.
• Research and Development: An essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentanepropionic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	4300-02-1
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Cyclopentylpropionate; Methyl Cyclopentanepropionate; 3-Cyclopentylpropionic Acid Methyl Ester; Cyclopentanepropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Cyclopentylpropanoate; NSC 3345; Cyclopentylpropionic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	224-338-9

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentanepropionic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4420 - 1.4460
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.960 - 0.980

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