Description

Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde CAS NO 872-53-7 is a versatile aliphatic aldehyde featuring a five-membered carbocyclic ring, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive carbonyl group makes it a valuable precursor for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, flavor & fragrance, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating specific green, fruity, or woody aroma molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cyclization reactions, reductive amination, and the synthesis of chiral ligands and catalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	872-53-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentanecarboxaldehyde; Cyclopentylmethanal; Formylcyclopentane; Cyclopentylcarbaldehyde; Cyclopentanealdehyde; Cyclopentane carboxaldehyde; Cyclopentanemethanal; 1-Formylcyclopentane
EINECS	212-823-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentanecarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research-grade materials.

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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace and exposure to air after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.