Chemical Name: | (R)-TERT-BUTYL-2-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)MORPHOLINE-4-CARBOXYLATE |
CAS Number: | 136992-21-7 |
Product Number: | AG0012N3(AGN-PC-0O1BNS) |
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Molecular Formula: | C11H21NO4 |
Molecular Weight: | 231.2887 |
The (R)-tert-Butyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate is a valuable compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a chiral building block. Its unique structure containing a morpholine ring and a hydroxyethyl group makes it a versatile tool in asymmetric synthesis. This compound is particularly significant in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials due to its ability to introduce chirality with high efficiency and selectivity. In addition, (R)-tert-Butyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various bioactive compounds and complex molecules, enabling the creation of diverse chemical structures with specific stereochemical properties. Its role in catalysis and stereoselective transformations make it an essential component in the modern toolbox of organic chemists striving to access enantiopure compounds for a range of applications.