Compound Q&A
How is Methyl (1R,3S)-3-aminocyclopentanecarboxylate hydrochloride (CAS: 180196-56-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl (1R,3S)-3-aminocyclopentanecarboxylate hydrochloride is synthesized via a multi-step process starting with (1R,3S)-3-aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid, which undergoes esterification with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst to form the methyl ester. The hydrochloride salt is then prepared by treating the ester with hydrochloric acid.
About
CAS No
180196-56-9
English Name
Methyl (1R,3S)-3-aminocyclopentanecarboxylate hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C7H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight
179.65 g/mol
SMILES
Cl.COC(=O)[C@@H]1CC[C@H](N)C1
InChIKey
CKMCJNXERREXFB-IBTYICNHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 22:28
