Methyl (1R)-3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate


Chemical Name: Methyl (1R)-3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate
CAS Number: 132076-27-8
Product Number: AG001059(AGN-PC-0WBSLF)
Synonyms:
MDL No: MFCD01320815
Molecular Formula: C7H10O3
Molecular Weight: 142.1525

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Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
142.154g/mol
XLogP3:
-0.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
3
Rotatable Bond Count:
2
Exact Mass:
142.063g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
142.063g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
43.4A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
10
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
162
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

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(R)-Methyl 3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis due to its unique attributes. This chiral building block serves as a key intermediate in the creation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. In asymmetric synthesis, (R)-Methyl 3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate plays a crucial role as a starting material for the construction of complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. Its strategic incorporation in reactions leads to the formation of chiral centers with exceptional control over stereochemistry, making it an essential tool for synthesizing optically active compounds. The functional groups present in (R)-Methyl 3-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate facilitate diverse chemical transformations, enabling the synthesis of a wide range of organic molecules with specific stereochemical arrangements. This compound's significance in chemical synthesis lies in its ability to serve as a robust foundation for the design and production of molecular structures with tailored properties and biological activities.