Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (2R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride (CAS: 6645-46-1)?
Answer
This compound is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical applications for the synthesis of chiral drugs and as a catalyst in organic reactions. It also finds use in industrial processes for creating specialty chemicals and in research for developing new compounds. Its unique stereochemistry makes it valuable in applications requiring enantiomeric purity, such as drug manufacturing and bioactive molecule development.
About
CAS No
6645-46-1
English Name
(2R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride
Molecular Formula
C7H16ClNO3
Molecular Weight
197.6598 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