Description

3,3,4,4-Tetramethylcyclopentanone is a high-purity, synthetically valuable alicyclic ketone. This compound serves as a crucial advanced intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a rigid, sterically hindered framework. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of sterically constrained active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with specific stereochemical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Intermediate for creating unique musk-like or woody odorants due to its tetramethyl-substituted cyclopentanone structure.
• Material Science Research: Building block for polymers and advanced organic materials requiring specific thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile starting material for annulation reactions and the construction of complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,4,4-Tetramethylcyclopentanone
CAS No.	56077-22-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,4,4-Tetramethylcyclopentan-1-one; Tetramethylcyclopentanone; 1-Cyclopentanone, 3,3,4,4-tetramethyl-; NSC 221987
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3,4,4-Tetramethylcyclopentanone is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency to meet the exacting standards of synthetic chemistry applications. Comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.