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3-Methoxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC5H5(=O)
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.13
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

99%

form

solid

mp

49-53 °C (lit.)

functional group

ether
ketone

SMILES string

COC1=CC(=O)CC1

InChI

1S/C6H8O2/c1-8-6-3-2-5(7)4-6/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

DTWCFCILAJVNPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-Methoxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one (3-methoxycyclopent-2-enone) is a 3-methoxycycloalk-2- enone.

Application

3-Methoxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one (3-methoxycyclopent-2-enone) may be used in the following studies:
  • Synthesis of 3-cyclopentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one.
  • As a starting material in the synthesis of 3-alkyl-2-aryl-2-cyclopenten-1-one oxime derivatives and kjellmanianone, an antibiotic.
  • As one of the reagent in the synthesis of 3-aryl enones.
  • Preparation of 1:1 diastereomeric mixture of TBS (tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-protected enones.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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