3-Oxocyclopentanecarboxylic acid

• CAT Number: M126067
• CAS Number: 98-78-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 128.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-oxocyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O3/c7-5-2-1-4(3-5)6(8)9/h4H,1-3H2,(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: RDSNBKRWKBMPOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CC(=O)CC1C(=O)O

3-Oxocyclopentanecarboxylic acid（Cat No.:M126067）is a multifunctional cyclic compound featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group on a five-membered cyclopentane ring. This structural duality makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for building complex heterocycles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. The keto group enhances reactivity in condensation and substitution reactions, while the carboxylic acid enables esterification and amidation. It is commonly used in the synthesis of biologically active compounds and fine chemicals. Typically a white to off-white crystalline solid, it is soluble in polar organic solvents and water.