Description

4-(Iodomethyl)-Cyclopentene is a versatile halogenated organic building block featuring a reactive iodomethyl group on a cyclopentene ring. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling reactions and cycloaddition chemistry. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing complex carbocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific cyclic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers and specialty materials with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, and Stille couplings to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cycloaddition reactions, ring-expansion chemistry, and the construction of complex natural product analogs in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel organometallic complexes and chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-(Iodomethyl)-Cyclopentene
CAS No.	83528-59-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9I
Molecular Weight	208.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Iodomethyl)cyclopentene; (Iodomethyl)cyclopentene; 4-Cyclopenten-1-ylmethyl iodide; 1-(Iodomethyl)cyclopent-3-ene; Cyclopent-3-ene-1-methyliodide; 3-Cyclopentene-1-methyliodide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(Iodomethyl)-Cyclopentene is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and consistency. Our standard grade meets rigorous internal specifications, with purity typically verified by GC and/or HPLC analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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