Compound Q&A
What is (2R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride (CAS: 6645-46-1)?
Answer
This compound, with the CAS number 6645-46-1, is a chiral quaternary ammonium salt containing a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, and three methyl substituents on the nitrogen atom. Its chemical formula is C6H14ClNO2, and it exhibits typical amine-like properties with a pungent odor. It is commonly used as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical research due to its functional group versatility.
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CAS No
6645-46-1
English Name
(2R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride
Molecular Formula
C7H16ClNO3
Molecular Weight
197.66 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@@H](C[N+](C)(C)C)CC(=O)O.[Cl-]
InChIKey
JXXCENBLGFBQJM-FYZOBXCZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09