Description

Cyclopentyl Isocyanide is a versatile organic building block characterized by its reactive isocyanide functional group attached to a cyclopentyl ring. This compound matters for its critical role as a key reagent in multicomponent reactions, enabling the efficient synthesis of complex heterocyclic scaffolds. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly for creating heterocyclic cores via Passerini and Ugi reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce the cyclopentyl moiety.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the preparation of specialized polymers and ligands for catalysis.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Serves as a tagging reagent for bioorthogonal chemistry applications to study biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentyl Isocyanide
CAS No.	68498-54-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9N
Molecular Weight	95.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentane, isocyano-; Cyclopentylisonitrile; Isocyanocyclopentane; Cyclopentyl isonitrile; Cyclopentylcarbylamine; 1-Isocyanocyclopentane
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopentyl Isocyanide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.