Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to (S)-Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate in synthesis?
Answer
Yes, there are alternatives to (S)-Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate in synthesis, such as (R)-Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate, which can be used as a stereoisomer. Other common alternative reagents include (S)-Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate and (R)-Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, which can serve similar functional roles in different chemical reactions.
About
CAS No
8063-57-8
English Name
(S)-Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C5H10O3
Molecular Weight
118.131102085114 g/mol
SMILES
O(C)C([C@@H](C)CO)=O
InChIKey
ATCCIZURPPEVIZ-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-24 00:14
