Description

Cyclopentyl 3-Thienyl Ketone is a high-purity organic building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both cyclopentyl and thiophene moieties, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and material science research. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical discovery, and the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the thiophene ring's bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or starting material for synthesizing specialized polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials.
• Medicinal Chemistry Scaffold: Provides a versatile core structure for creating compound libraries in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in organic transformations, including Grignard reactions, reductions, and cross-coupling reactions, to introduce the cyclopentyl-thienyl carbonyl group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentyl 3-Thienyl Ketone
CAS No.	898771-72-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12OS
Molecular Weight	180.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Thenoylcyclopentane; 3-Thienyl Cyclopentyl Ketone; Cyclopentyl(3-thienyl)methanone; 1-Cyclopentyl-1-(thiophen-3-yl)ethanone (common misnomer); 3-Cyclopentanoyithiophene; (3-Thienyl)-cyclopentyl-methanone; 3-(Cyclopentanecarbonyl)thiophene; 3-Cyclopentylcarbonylthiophene
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopentyl 3-Thienyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry guidelines for research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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