Description

3-Cyclopentene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive cyclopentene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules with cyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific carbocyclic motifs.
• Material Science Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation, and other cycloaddition processes to create complex, multi-ring systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for synthesizing specific musk and amber odorants with cyclopentane backbones.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyclopentene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7686-77-3
Molecular Formula	C6H8O2
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid; Cyclopent-3-ene-1-carboxylic acid; 3-Cyclopentene carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-3-cyclopentene; 3-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid, 98%; 3-Carboxycyclopentene; 3-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid, 95%
EINECS	231-674-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyclopentene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP, ISO, and other relevant quality standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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