Description

Cyclopentyl 2-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Ethyl Ketone is a specialized organic ketone compound with a unique molecular structure combining aromatic and alicyclic moieties. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, offering precise reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where its specific substitution pattern is critical for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex musk or woody aroma chemicals due to its cyclopentyl and dimethylphenyl groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for methodologies like asymmetric synthesis, cross-coupling reactions, or carbonyl chemistry.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a certified standard for analytical method development, quality control, and regulatory compliance testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentyl 2-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Ethyl Ketone
CAS No.	898781-31-2
Molecular Formula	C16H22O
Molecular Weight	230.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclopentyl-3-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)propan-1-one; 3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-1-cyclopentylpropan-1-one; 3,5-Dimethylbenzenepropanoic acid cyclopentyl ester (keto form); Cyclopentyl 3-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)propyl ketone; Ketone, cyclopentyl 2-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)ethyl; (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)ethyl cyclopentyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our production of Cyclopentyl 2-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)Ethyl Ketone adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC purity assay, identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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