Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
4971-18-0
Standard:
In-house Standards,
2-Ethylcyclopentanone (CAS: 1079-58-5, Formula: C7H12O) is a cyclic ketone synthesized via alkylation of cyclopentanone or cyclization of unsaturated esters. It serves as a critical intermediate in fine chemical synthesis.
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