Description

(S)-3-Cyclopentyl-2-Propanol is a chiral secondary alcohol featuring a cyclopentyl group, serving as a valuable non-natural building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry is critical for producing enantiomerically pure compounds, where the spatial arrangement of atoms directly influences biological activity and material properties. This intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral ligands, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder targets.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent to induce stereoselectivity in catalytic reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Building block for fragrances, flavors, and advanced functional materials requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: Valuable reagent for methodological development and scaling chiral synthesis pathways in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-3-Cyclopentyl-2-Propanol
CAS No.	90200-62-7
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Cyclopentylpropan-2-ol; (2S)-3-Cyclopentyl-2-propanol; (S)-3-Cyclopentylisopropanol; (-)-3-Cyclopentyl-2-propanol; (S)-(-)-3-Cyclopentyl-2-propanol; (S)-3-Cyclopentylpropane-2-ol; (S)-1-Cyclopentylethylcarbinol
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Quality Control

Every batch of (S)-3-Cyclopentyl-2-Propanol is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing detailed results for identity, purity, and chiral excess.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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