Description

2-Aminocyclopentanol Hydrochloride is a versatile chiral building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant synthetic value. Its unique structure, featuring both amino and hydroxyl functional groups on a cyclopentane ring, makes it a critical precursor for the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel chemical entities. Its hydrochloride salt form offers improved stability and handling characteristics for industrial-scale applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral, neurological, and cardiovascular drugs.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to develop chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in the construction of complex natural products, heterocycles, and other specialty fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a starting material for developing novel pesticides and herbicides with specific chiral activity.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in medicinal chemistry research and process development for new therapeutic candidates.
• Peptidomimetics Development: Acts as a constrained scaffold analog in the design of peptide-like molecules with enhanced metabolic stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminocyclopentanol Hydrochloride
CAS No.	98137-42-9
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO
Molecular Weight	137.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentanol, 2-amino-, hydrochloride; (1R,2S)-2-Aminocyclopentanol Hydrochloride; (1S,2R)-2-Aminocyclopentanol Hydrochloride; trans-2-Aminocyclopentanol Hydrochloride; cis-2-Aminocyclopentanol Hydrochloride; 2-Amino-cyclopentanol HCl; 2-Aminocyclopentyl alcohol hydrochloride; Aminocyclopentanol HCl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Aminocyclopentanol Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles for production and can support regulatory filings.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation (Optional)	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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