Compound Q&A
What is Methyl (4R)-4-hydroxy-L-prolinate hydrochloride (1:1) (CAS: 40216-83-9)?
Answer
Methyl (4R)-4-hydroxy-L-prolinate hydrochloride (1:1) is a chiral compound with the chemical formula C5H11NO3·HCl. It is derived from L-proline, featuring a methyl group at the 4-position and a hydroxyl group, making it a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound is commonly used as a building block for drug synthesis and has applications in organic chemistry due to its structural versatility and reactivity.
About
CAS No
40216-83-9
English Name
Methyl (4R)-4-hydroxy-L-prolinate hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C6H12ClNO3
Molecular Weight
181.62 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1CC(CN1)O.Cl
InChIKey
KLGSHNXEUZOKHH-JBUOLDKXSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
