Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-5-oxo-, methyl ester, (2R)-


Chemical Name: Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-5-oxo-, methyl ester, (2R)-
CAS Number: 92344-02-0
Product Number: AG0036XH(AGN-PC-0ON65R)
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Molecular Formula: C8H12O3
Molecular Weight: 156.1791

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Properties
Storage:
Keep in dry area;2-8℃;

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
N/A
Hazard Statements:
H302-H315-H319
Precautionary Statements:
P261-P305+P351+P338
Class:
N/A
Packing Group:
N/A

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Methyl (5R)-5-methyl-2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate plays a pivotal role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. This compound is frequently employed in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals due to its unique structural characteristics and reactivity. It serves as a valuable precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules and is particularly instrumental in the construction of heterocycles and chiral compounds. The presence of a methyl group and an oxo moiety on the cyclopentane ring imparts strategic functionalization potential, allowing for diverse chemical transformations such as additions, substitutions, and ring formations. By incorporating Methyl (5R)-5-methyl-2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate into synthetic routes, chemists can access a wide array of target compounds with enhanced stereochemical complexity and biological activities.