Chemical Name: | 2-Oxetanone, 4-methyl-4-(trichloromethyl)-, (4R)- |
CAS Number: | 93239-42-0 |
Product Number: | AG003C5Q(AGN-PC-0ONKZE) |
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Molecular Formula: | C5H5Cl3O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 203.451 |
(R)-(+)-4-Methyl-4-(trichloromethyl)-2-oxetanone is a highly versatile compound used in chemical synthesis, particularly in the field of asymmetric synthesis. It serves as a valuable chiral building block in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its unique structure and chirality make it a crucial reagent in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds. This compound is commonly employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules where stereochemical control is essential. Its trichloromethyl group and oxetanone ring provide distinctive reactivity, enabling the selective formation of intricate molecular frameworks with high stereoselectivity.