Description

Cyclopentyl 3-Trifluoromethylphenyl Ketone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular architecture, featuring both a cyclopentyl and a trifluoromethylphenyl moiety, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry for the synthesis of specialized ligands and catalysts, especially in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its unique electronic properties imparted by the fluorine atoms.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentyl 3-Trifluoromethylphenyl Ketone
CAS No.	898791-66-7
Molecular Formula	C13H13F3O
Molecular Weight	242.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclopentyl-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethanone; 3'-Trifluoromethylcyclopentyl Phenyl Ketone; (3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)(cyclopentyl)methanone; Cyclopentyl-m-trifluoromethylphenyl Ketone; α-Cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)acetophenone
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Quality Control

Every batch of Cyclopentyl 3-Trifluoromethylphenyl Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up activities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profile via techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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