Description

1-Cyclopentyl-5-Oxopyrrolidine-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate characterized by its unique pyrrolidinone-carboxylic acid scaffold. This compound matters as a critical building block in modern medicinal chemistry, enabling the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with targeted therapeutic effects. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the development of new drugs, particularly in areas such as central nervous system (CNS) agents and enzyme inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a versatile scaffold in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Protease Inhibitor Synthesis: Serves as a core structure in the development of inhibitors for various enzymatic targets.
• Neurological Drug Development: Applied in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents targeting the central nervous system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tool compounds for studying biological pathways and protein function.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied for bespoke chemical synthesis projects under cGMP or research-grade conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclopentyl-5-Oxopyrrolidine-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	696647-78-6
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO3
Molecular Weight	197.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclopentyl-5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-1-cyclopentyl-2-pyrrolidinone; 1-Cyclopentyl-5-oxo-3-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid; 2-Pyrrolidinone, 3-carboxy-1-cyclopentyl-; 3-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, 1-cyclopentyl-5-oxo-; Cyclopentyl-pyrrolidinone-carboxylic acid; 696647-78-6 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclopentyl-5-Oxopyrrolidine-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production can align with research-grade or cGMP standards based on customer requirements to support various stages of drug development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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