Cyclopentanone

　　Main Uses

　　Organic Synthesis Intermediate:

　　Used for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fragrances, and other fine chemicals. For example:

　　Intermediate for the synthesis of the anti-anxiety drug buspirone and the antibacterial drug ciprofloxacin;

　　Key raw material for the preparation of insecticides and herbicides (such as cyclopentenone insecticides).

　　As a precursor for cyclopentane derivatives, it generates complex molecules containing five-membered rings (such as analogs of steroid compounds) through addition, condensation, and other reactions.

　　Fragrance and Flavor Industry:

　　Possesses a mint-like aroma itself and can be used directly in compounding flavors, or as a raw material for synthesizing other fragrances (such as cyclopentyl propionate), used for flavoring in food, cosmetics, and detergents.

　　Solvents and Auxiliaries:

　　Due to its good solubility for various organic substances, it can be used as a solvent in the coatings, adhesives, and inks industries, and is particularly suitable for systems requiring solvents with medium boiling points.

　　Materials Field:

　　Used for the synthesis of cyclopentanone resin (a thermosetting resin), or as a comonomer participating in polymerization reactions to improve the chemical resistance and mechanical properties of materials.

　　Other Applications:

　　Used as a standard substance or solvent in organic analysis;

　　Used for the preparation of rubber vulcanization accelerators, dye intermediates, etc.

CAS NO: 120-92-3

EC NO: 204-435-9

Molecular Formula: C₅H₈O

Molecular Weight: 84.1164

Alias: ; Cyclopentanone;

Structure: