Methyl 2-cyclopentanonecarboxylate, CAS No. 10472-24-9

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10472-24-9

Catalog No. EBD39989

CAS 10472-24-9

Name Methyl 2-cyclopentanonecarboxylate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-carbomethoxycyclopentanone 2-carbmethoxycyclopentanone 2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylicacidmethylester methylcyclopentanone-2-carboxylate methyl2-oxocyclopentane-1-carboxylate Cyclopentanone-2-carboxylicacidmethylester Methyl-2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate ethyl(4-methylphenyl)acetate methyl(1R)-2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate methyl(1S)-2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate Methyl-2-cyclopentnonecrboxylte 2-MethoxyCarbonylCyclopentanone Methyl2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate Methyl2-cyclopentanonecarboxylate Methyl2-oxocyclop

Molecular Formula: C7H10O3

Molecular Weight: 142.15

MDL Number: MFCD00001411

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

Methyl 2-cyclopentanonecarboxylate is a cyclic ж┬-keto ester featuring a cyclopentanone ring with a methyl ester substituent at the 2-position. This compound serves as a versatile synthetic building block in organic chemistry, particularly for constructing fused ring systems and complex cyclic structures via Michael additions, alkylations, and condensation reactions. Its primary application lies in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals. The molecule is frequently employed as a key precursor for prostaglandin analogs, spirocyclic compounds, and heterocyclic frameworks. In medicinal chemistry, it is utilized to develop potential therapeutic agents targeting neurological disorders and inflammatory conditions. Additionally, it functions as a starting material for preparing chiral ligands and natural product analogs in academic research settings.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 105 °C/19 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 79 °C

Density: 1.145 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.456(lit.)

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear colorless to slight yellowish liquid