Atomfair 3-Methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one C6H8O

Description 3-Methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one (CAS No. 2758-18-1) is a high-purity cyclic enone compound with the molecular formula C6H8O . This versatile organic intermediate features a reactive ??,??-unsaturated carbonyl structure, making it valuable for synthetic organic chemistry applications. The compound presents as a clear to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic ketone odor, and is typically supplied with ??98% purity (GC analysis). Our product is rigorously tested for quality parameters including water content, residual solvents, and heavy metals to meet research-grade standards. Proper storage in amber glass bottles under inert atmosphere at 2-8??C is recommended to maintain stability. Suitable for use in: Pharmaceutical…

Description

Description

3-Methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one (CAS No. 2758-18-1) is a high-purity cyclic enone compound with the molecular formula C6H8O. This versatile organic intermediate features a reactive ??,??-unsaturated carbonyl structure, making it valuable for synthetic organic chemistry applications. The compound presents as a clear to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic ketone odor, and is typically supplied with ??98% purity (GC analysis).

Our product is rigorously tested for quality parameters including water content, residual solvents, and heavy metals to meet research-grade standards. Proper storage in amber glass bottles under inert atmosphere at 2-8??C is recommended to maintain stability. Suitable for use in:

  • Pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis
  • Flavor and fragrance applications
  • Organic synthesis building block
  • Material science research

Available in convenient quantities from 1g to 1kg with customizable packaging options. Technical data sheet and certificates of analysis provided with every order.

  • CAS No: 2758-18-1
  • Molecular Formula: C6H8O
  • Molecular Weight: 96.13
  • Exact Mass: 96.057514874
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 96.057514874
  • IUPAC Name: 3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one
  • SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)CC1
  • Synonyms: 3-METHYL-2-CYCLOPENTEN-1-ONE, 3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one, 3-Methylcyclopent-2-enone, 2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 3-methyl-, 3-Methyl-2-cyclopentenone

Application

3-Methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various flavor compounds and pharmaceutical precursors. Researchers utilize this cyclic enone in Diels-Alder reactions and Michael additions due to its reactive conjugated system. The compound finds particular utility in fragrance chemistry for creating woody and amber notes. It also functions as a building block for more complex cyclic structures in medicinal chemistry applications.

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