2-Chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone, 97%

Description

CAS: 6740-85-8 | C12H13ClO | 208.685 g/mol

2-Chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone is used as a reagent in the preparation of bicyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It acts as a pharmaceutical intermediate and also as an intermediate of ketamine.

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Applications
2-Chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone is used as a reagent in the preparation of bicyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It acts as a pharmaceutical intermediate and also as an intermediate of ketamine.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with chloroform and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6740-85-8
• Molecular Formula: C12H13ClO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 208.685
• MDL Number: MFCD00038367
• InChI Key: QIJMMRNZBJHXRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone, 2-chlorophenyl cyclopentyl methanone, o-chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone, o-chlorobenzoylcyclopentane, 2-chlorophenyl-cyclopentylketone, methanone, 2-chlorophenyl cyclopentyl, 2-chlorobenzoylcyclopentane, acmc-1b5a4, 0-chlorphenylcyclopentylketone, 1-2-chlorobenzoyl cyclopentane
• PubChem CID: 81223
• IUPAC Name: (2-chlorophenyl)-cyclopentylmethanone
• SMILES: C1CCC(C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2Cl

• Density: 1.16
• Boiling Point: 130°C (5 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Refractive Index: 1.547
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1873022
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with chloroform and ethyl acetate.
• Formula Weight: 208.69
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Chlorophenyl cyclopentyl ketone

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	229-802-0
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only