Description

1,2-Dimethyl-3-Pentylcyclopropane is a specialized cyclopropane derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable, structurally constrained building block for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring specific three-dimensional frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the cyclopropane ring imparts metabolic stability or directs stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique ring strain and lipophilic character.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the creation of synthetic aroma chemicals with complex, woody, or green olfactory notes.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for cycloaddition reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and other transformative chemical processes in R&D laboratories.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Used in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethyl-3-Pentylcyclopropane
CAS No.	62238-05-5
Molecular Formula	C10H20
Molecular Weight	140.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pentyl-1,2-dimethylcyclopropane; 1,2-Dimethyl-3-pentylcyclopropane; (1R,2S)-1,2-Dimethyl-3-pentylcyclopropane (stereoisomer); Cyclopropane, 1,2-dimethyl-3-pentyl-; 1,2-Dimethyl-3-n-amylcyclopropane; DMCP (abbreviation in some contexts); 3-Amyl-1,2-dimethylcyclopropane
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethyl-3-Pentylcyclopropane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.75 - 0.80
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430

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