Description

3-Oxo-Cyclopentanecarbonitrile is a versatile cyclic nitrile and ketone derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive carbonyl and a cyano group, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, steroid derivatives, and other bioactive molecules with cyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific cyclic nitrile motifs.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, pigments, and complex fragrance compounds.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: A crucial precursor for constructing pyrrolidines, pyrroles, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles via cyclization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Serves as a standard reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxo-Cyclopentanecarbonitrile
CAS No.	41171-91-9
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO
Molecular Weight	109.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxocyclopentanecarbonitrile; 3-Oxocyclopentane-1-carbonitrile; 1-Cyano-3-oxocyclopentane; Cyclopentanecarbonitrile, 3-oxo-; 3-Oxocyclopentyl cyanide; 3-Ketocyclopentanecarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Oxo-Cyclopentanecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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