Description

1-(Nitromethyl)Cyclopentanol is a versatile nitro-alcohol building block with a unique cyclic structure, offering significant value in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both a nitro group and a hydroxyl group on a cyclopentane ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring cyclopentane-based scaffolds or nitro-group transformations into amines or other functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure can contribute to unique biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for creating complex natural product analogs, chiral ligands, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties, such as adhesives or coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitro chemistry, cycloaddition reactions, and asymmetric synthesis in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Nitromethyl)Cyclopentanol
CAS No.	72936-38-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-nitromethylcyclopentane; Cyclopentanol, 1-(nitromethyl)-; Nitromethylcyclopentanol; 1-Nitromethyl-1-cyclopentanol; (Nitromethyl)cyclopentanol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Nitromethyl)Cyclopentanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material may be moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥95.0% (Research Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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