Compound Q&A
How is Methyl (1R,2R)-2-aminocyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS: 267230-45-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl (1R,2R)-2-aminocyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS: 267230-45-5) is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reaction of cyclohexanone with ammonia, followed by methylation. Commonly, this process uses a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum chloride to promote the methylation step. The overall yield and selectivity can be optimized by controlling the reaction conditions and catalyst choice.
About
CAS No
267230-45-5
English Name
Methyl (1R,2R)-2-aminocyclohexanecarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight
157.21 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1CCCCC1N
InChIKey
SUYHWZRODJBJER-RNFRBKRXSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-04 16:30
