Product information
2-Methyl-1,3-Cyclopentanedione
- CAS No.
- 765-69-5
- Formula
- C₆H₈O₂
- Molecular weight
- 112.13 g/mol
- Synonyms
- 2-Methylcyclopentane-1,3-dione1,3-Cyclopentanedione, 2-methyl-
Backed by process development and scale-up capabilities, Capot can provide stable kilogram-to-commercial-scale supply of 2-Methyl-1,3-Cyclopentanedione and support custom specifications.

Product overview
2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione (CAS 765-69-5) is a methyl-substituted cyclic 1,3-diketone with molecular formula C6H8O2 and molecular weight 112.13 g/mol. It is a compact carbonyl building block used in synthetic and research chemistry.
Application areas
Depending on the synthesis route and project requirements, this product may also be suitable for other related organic synthesis applications.
Potential uses
- It is used as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research; supplier references identify it as a pharmaceutical intermediate and a key intermediate for the total synthesis of steroids.
Typical specifications
| Item | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | NLT 98% |
Specific quality parameters can be confirmed based on project and application requirements. The final product specifications are those agreed upon by both parties.
Production & quality support
Quality support
- Process development, optimization and scale-up
- Analytical testing and quality control
- Batch documentation and technical information support
Scale & supply
- Commercial manufacturing and supply capabilities from kilogram to ton scale
- Assessment of customer specifications and quality requirements
- Long-term reliable supply support
Supply scale:Kilogram scale
Available documents
- Product specification (SPEC)
- Safety data sheet (SDS)
- Certificate of analysis (COA)
- Route of synthesis (ROS)
- Method of analysis (MOA)
- Analytical data
- Regulatory and quality declarations
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