Description

Methyl 4-Methyl-2-Oxo-3-Pentylcyclopent-3-Enecarboxylate is a specialized organic ester compound valued for its unique cyclic structure and functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a key building block for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemical and reactive properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries who require high-purity, structurally defined intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex cyclic or terpenoid-like frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific ring structures are required for bioactivity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing musk-like or woody aroma chemicals due to its methyl-substituted cyclopentene core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex natural product analogs and novel organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and performance materials requiring specific ester functionalities.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Can be used as a starting material for synthesizing novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Methyl-2-Oxo-3-Pentylcyclopent-3-Enecarboxylate
CAS No.	67845-52-7
Molecular Formula	C13H20O3
Molecular Weight	224.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-methyl-2-oxo-3-pentyl-3-cyclopentene-1-carboxylate; 3-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-3-pentyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-methyl-2-oxo-3-pentyl-1-cyclopentene-1-carboxylate; 3-Pentyl-4-methyl-2-oxocyclopent-3-ene-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Methyl-2-Oxo-3-Pentylcyclopent-3-Enecarboxylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request. We are committed to supplying material that meets the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are properly sealed when not in use and stored away from heat sources and open flames. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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