1,3-Cyclopentanedione(CAS#3859-41-4)
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29142900 |
Introduction
1,3-cyclopentanedione, also known as butanone ketone or pentanone, is a colorless crystalline compound. The following is an introduction to some of the properties, uses, preparation methods and safety information of this compound: Properties: 1,3-cyclopentanedione is a flammable solid. It is less soluble in water but can be dissolved in common organic solvents such as alcohols, ethers, and ketones. Uses: 1,3-cyclopentanedione is widely used in organic synthesis and chemical research. It can also be used as an additive to resins and plastics to improve their performance. Method: A common method for the preparation of 1,3-cyclopentanedione is to reduce propodidone by catalytic hydrogenation reaction. This method uses a catalyst, such as nickel or palladium, to guarantee high yields and selectivity. Safety information: 1,3-cyclopentanedione should be handled with care and avoid contact with skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. It is a combustible and should be kept away from open flames and high temperatures. Appropriate protective gloves and safety glasses should be worn when operating. When storing and handling 1,3-cyclopentanedione, care should be taken to seal and avoid contact with oxidants, strong acids and strong bases to prevent dangerous reactions.
Application
1,3-Cyclopentanedione (CAS 3859-41-4) is a versatile diketone building block with two reactive carbonyl groups on a cyclopentane ring. As a critical pharmaceutical intermediate, it is used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for cardiovascular, antidiabetic, and antipsychotic drugs such as Apixaban, Ezetimibe, and Gliquidone. It also serves as a key starting material for estrogen and 19-norsteroid total synthesis. In agrochemicals, 1,3-cyclopentanedione derivatives exhibit potent herbicidal and acaricidal activity as 2-aryl-substituted enol esters and are used to manufacture broad-spectrum pesticides. Beyond life sciences, this fine chemical is an essential organic synthesis building block for Knoevenagel condensations, PGB1 analogs, and perhydroazulenes, and also functions as a monomer/crosslinker in heat-resistant polymers, a gas detection agent in sensors, and a photoresist component for semiconductor manufacturing. Xinchem offers custom synthesis, custom chemical synthesis, and contract manufacturing of high-purity 1,3-Cyclopentanedione with flexible scaling from R&D to commercial tons. Contact us today for a competitive quote and reliable global supply.







