Description

2-Cyclopentyl-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Acetaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and a cyclopentyl moiety adjacent to the aldehyde functionality, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder drug candidates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex ligands, catalysts, and specialty chemicals requiring its unique steric and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of new-generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclopentyl-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	931583-38-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	204.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyclopentyl-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanal; 4-(2-Cyclopentyl-2-oxoethyl)phenol; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)(cyclopentyl)acetaldehyde; 2-Cyclopentyl-2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)acetaldehyde; α-Cyclopentyl-4-hydroxybenzeneacetaldehyde; p-Hydroxy-α-cyclopentylbenzeneacetaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cyclopentyl-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Acetaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and process development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.