2-isopropyl cyclopentanone

Chemical Properties

Liquid and hardly soluble in water.

Uses

2-Isopropylcyclopentanone is an intermediate for the fungicide inocconazole.

Synthesis

2-isopropyl cyclopentanone's preparation method is to use 5-methylhexene (4) bromide and carbon monoxide in benzene solvent, use Bu₃SnH and AIBN as catalysts, and react at 80℃ for 3h under pressure of 7.5-9 MPa. get product.