Description

Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid, 2-Cyano-2-Hydroxy-, 1-Methylethyl Ester, (1R,2R)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, chiral organic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This molecule serves as a critical chiral building block or intermediate for the development of complex, biologically active molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable precursor for creating enantiomerically pure products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) or metabolic disorder targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides where specific stereochemistry is crucial for efficacy and environmental safety.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research focused on developing new asymmetric synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of complex fragrances, flavors, or specialty materials requiring high stereochemical purity.
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized in scaling up synthetic routes from laboratory to pilot plant scale for potential commercial manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid, 2-Cyano-2-Hydroxy-, 1-Methylethyl Ester, (1R,2R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	834886-18-9
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO3
Molecular Weight	197.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2R)-2-Cyano-2-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylic acid 1-methylethyl ester; (1R,2R)-Isopropyl 2-cyano-2-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate; (1R,2R)-2-Hydroxy-2-cyanocyclopentanecarboxylic acid isopropyl ester; (1R,2R)-rel-2-Cyano-2-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylic acid 1-methylethyl ester; Isopropyl (1R,2R)-2-cyano-2-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentanecarboxylic Acid, 2-Cyano-2-Hydroxy-, 1-Methylethyl Ester, (1R,2R)- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical assay, verified by techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant research-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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