Description

2-Phenylcyclobutanone is a versatile organic building block featuring a cyclobutanone ring fused to a phenyl group. This compound is valued for its unique strained-ring structure, which makes it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring strained ring systems.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in ring-opening, ring-expansion, and cycloaddition reactions to create more complex cyclic and polycyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of experimental herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in catalysis and new reaction pathway development.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylcyclobutanone
CAS No.	42436-86-2
Molecular Formula	C10H10O
Molecular Weight	146.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylcyclobutan-1-one; Cyclobutanone, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenyl-1-cyclobutanone; 2-Phenylcyclobutan-1-one; Phenylcyclobutanone; 1-Cyclobutanone, 2-phenyl-; α-Phenylcyclobutanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylcyclobutanone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.