Description

Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, (1Alpha,2Alpha,3Beta)- is a high-purity, stereochemically defined chiral building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex pharmacologically active molecules. This compound is primarily targeted at research and development laboratories and production facilities within the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for stereospecific drugs.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a building block in catalytic and stoichiometric asymmetric synthesis to introduce defined stereocenters.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a core scaffold or precursor for the design and synthesis of new chemical entities in drug discovery programs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and other high-value compounds requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, (1Alpha,2Alpha,3Beta)-
CAS No.	170422-90-9
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(1α,2α,3β)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl (1α,2α,3β)-3-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentanecarboxylate; 3-Hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acid methyl ester, (1Alpha,2Alpha,3Beta)-; Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopentanecarboxylate; Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester, (1α,2α,3β)-; Chiral cyclopentane ester
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Quality Control

Our Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, (1Alpha,2Alpha,3Beta)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity and chemical identity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.