Description

5-Cyclobutyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a cyclobutyl ketone moiety, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure makes it a critical building block for the development of complex molecules in advanced research and manufacturing. This compound is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers for applications in drug discovery and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder targets.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in multi-step synthetic routes to construct complex molecular architectures, including natural product analogs and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its ketone functionality for further derivatization.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in medicinal chemistry programs and process development for scale-up.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyclobutyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid
CAS No.	898766-80-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O3
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyclobutyl-5-oxopentanoic acid; 5-Oxo-5-cyclobutylpentanoic acid; Levulinic acid, 5-cyclobutyl-; 5-Cyclobutyl-5-oxovaleric acid; 898766-80-8; Pentanoic acid, 5-cyclobutyl-5-oxo-; 5-Cyclobutyl-5-oxopentanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Cyclobutyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.