Description

3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Cyclopentanone is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a ketone and a primary alcohol group within a cyclopentane framework. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for creating novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of prostaglandins, steroid analogs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its functional groups for structural diversification.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musk analogs and other cyclic aroma chemicals due to its cyclopentanone backbone.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polyesters and polyurethanes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for cyclization reactions, ring expansions, and as a scaffold for library synthesis.
• Chemical Intermediate for Dyes: Utilized in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds used as dye precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Cyclopentanone
CAS No.	61478-19-1
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Oxocyclopentyl)ethanol; 3-Oxocyclopentaneethanol; 2-(3-Oxocyclopentyl)ethan-1-ol; β-Hydroxyethyl cyclopentanone; 3-(β-Hydroxyethyl)cyclopentanone; 3-Cyclopentanoneethanol; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)cyclopentan-3-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Cyclopentanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for use as a chemical intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details

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