Description

Methyl (2R)-1-Benzyl-2-Methylazetidine-2-Carboxylate CAS NO 1179839-12-3 is a high-purity, chiral azetidine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its defined stereochemistry and functional group arrangement, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with high precision. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where the specific spatial orientation of the molecule is crucial for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis to induce enantioselectivity.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic routes involving strained nitrogen heterocycles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive for creating polymers with specific chemical or physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (2R)-1-Benzyl-2-Methylazetidine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1179839-12-3
Molecular Formula	C13H17NO2
Molecular Weight	219.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R)-1-Benzyl-2-methylazetidine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 1-benzyl-2-methylazetidine-2-carboxylate; (R)-Methyl 1-benzyl-2-methylazetidine-2-carboxylate; 1-Benzyl-2-methylazetidine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid, 1-benzyl-2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2R)-; UNII-8V8C7V6W6C; 8V8C7V6W6C
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl (2R)-1-Benzyl-2-Methylazetidine-2-Carboxylate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chiral purity. Every lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and optical rotation measurement. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, supporting cGMP and ISO 9001 quality management principles for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be sensitive to moisture and prolonged exposure to air; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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