Description

2-Cyclopenten-1-One, 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)- is a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate featuring a functionalized cyclopentenone core protected by a dioxolane group. This compound is crucial for synthetic organic chemists as it provides a reactive ketone handle and a protected aldehyde or ketone equivalent, enabling complex multi-step synthesis with high selectivity. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of prostaglandins, steroids, and other bioactive molecules with complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for fragrances, flavors, and advanced materials requiring specific cyclic ketone structures.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodology development, total synthesis projects, and exploring new chemical spaces in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclopenten-1-One, 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)-
CAS No.	413621-83-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)cyclopent-2-en-1-one; 2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-; 4-(Dioxolan-2-yl)-2-cyclopenten-1-one; 2-(2-Oxo-4-cyclopenten-1-yl)-1,3-dioxolane; 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)-2-cyclopentenone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cyclopenten-1-One, 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-Yl)- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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