2,3,4,5-Tetramethyl-2-cyclopentenone, cis + trans, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2,3,4,5-Tetramethyl-2-cyclopentenone was used in the synthesis of chiral pre-ligands, (R)-3,3?-bis(tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)-2,2?-bismethoxy-1,1?-bisnaphthalene and (R)-3-tetramethylcyclopentadienyl-2,2?-bismethoxy-1,1?-bisnaphthalene by reacting with (R)-3,3?-dilithium-2,2?-bismethoxy-1,1?-bisnaphthalene.

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Applications
2,3,4,5-Tetramethyl-2-cyclopentenone was used in the synthesis of chiral pre-ligands, (R)-3,3′-bis(tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)-2,2′-bismethoxy-1,1′-bisnaphthalene and (R)-3-tetramethylcyclopentadienyl-2,2′-bismethoxy-1,1′-bisnaphthalene by reacting with (R)-3,3′-dilithium-2,2′-bismethoxy-1,1′-bisnaphthalene.

Solubility
Not miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.