Product Description
2-Cyclopenten-1-one is a five-membered cyclic enone compound known for its high reactivity and utility in organic synthesis. It serves as a valuable building block in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, flavoring agents, and fragrances. Due to its conjugated ketone structure, it readily participates in Michael addition and cycloaddition reactions, making it useful in the development of complex heterocyclic compounds. Its role in synthetic chemistry and fine chemical manufacturing makes it a staple reagent in research and industrial labs.