Description

Methyl 2-(((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)oxy)cyclopent-1-enecarboxylate is a specialized fluorinated building block and reagent used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the construction of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, where its unique triflyloxy and enoate functionalities enable critical carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with fluorinated motifs for enhanced activity and stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki-Miyaura) to introduce the cyclopentenecarboxylate moiety.
• Fluorine Chemistry: An essential reagent for introducing the trifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate) leaving group, which is highly reactive in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and the discovery of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 2-(((Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl)Oxy)Cyclopent-1-Enecarboxylate
CAS No.	65832-21-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9F3O5S
Molecular Weight	274.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-(((Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl)Oxy)-1-Cyclopentene-1-Carboxylate; Methyl 2-[(Trifluoromethyl)Sulfonyl]oxy-1-cyclopentene-1-carboxylate; Methyl 2-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)cyclopent-1-enecarboxylate; 1-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid, 2-[[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]oxy]-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(triflyloxy)cyclopent-1-enecarboxylate; 2-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)cyclopent-1-enecarboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)oxy)cyclopent-1-enecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical methods, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, are validated to provide reliable specifications for our customers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's sensitivity to moisture.

Specification

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