Compound Q&A
How is (1S,3R)-3-Aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid (CAS: 71830-07-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
(1S,3R)-3-Aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid can be synthesized through the reduction of (1S,3R)-3-cyclopentanecarboxylic acid with sodium borohydride, followed by the addition of ammonia. The reaction yields the desired acid in good yield with high stereoselectivity. This method involves mild conditions and is commonly used in laboratory settings for preparing this compound.
About
CAS No
71830-07-4
English Name
(1S,3R)-3-Aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO2
Molecular Weight
129.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC(CC1C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
MLLSSTJTARJLHK-CRCLSJGQSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-23 07:31
