Description

Methyl 1-Methylpyrrolidine-2-Carboxylate is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its pyrrolidine core structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), catalysts, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of various drug candidates, including central nervous system (CNS) agents and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for the development of chiral catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of specialty chemicals, including dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 1-Methylpyrrolidine-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	933-94-8
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate; Methyl (S)-1-methylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylate (if enantiomerically pure); Methyl N-methylprolinate; Proline methyl ester, N-methyl-; L-Proline, 1-methyl-, methyl ester; 2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, 1-methyl-, methyl ester
EINECS	213-280-9

Quality Control

Our Methyl 1-Methylpyrrolidine-2-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) where applicable, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, especially for chiral grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (ee)	≥ 99.0% (for specific enantiomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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