Cyclopentanone
CAS Number: 120-92-3
Description
Cyclopentanone is a highly versatile cyclic ketone widely used as a solvent and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and agrochemicals. With its strong solvency power, moderate volatility, and stable ketone functionality, Cyclopentanone is a valuable building block for fine and specialty chemicals.
It serves as a precursor in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), aroma compounds, and crop protection agents. Its excellent reactivity in condensation, reduction, and substitution reactions makes it indispensable for industrial organic synthesis.
Applications
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Pharmaceuticals:
- Intermediate in synthesis of APIs and heterocyclic compounds
- Used in formulations as a solvent and reaction medium
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Fragrances & Flavors:
- Key raw material for musk and aroma compounds
- Enhances stability and performance of fragrance formulations
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Agrochemicals:
- Intermediate in production of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides
- Building block for specialty agrochemical molecules
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Fine & Specialty Chemicals:
- Starting material for cyclopentyl derivatives
- Used in resins, coatings, and specialty polymer synthesis