Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of rac-(2R,4R)-4-methylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 6734-41-4)?
Answer
Rac-(2R,4R)-4-methylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 6734-41-4) is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for the synthesis of chiral drugs. It is also utilized in the development of new materials, particularly in the production of polymers and as a chiral ligand in catalytic reactions.
About
CAS No
6734-41-4
English Name
rac-(2R,4R)-4-methylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO2
Molecular Weight
129.16 g/mol
SMILES
CC1CC(NC1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
KKJQZEWNZXRJFG-WHFBIAKZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-24 11:59
