Compound Q&A
How is (r)-4-Propylpyrrolidin-2-one (CAS: 930123-37-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
(r)-4-Propylpyrrolidin-2-one (CAS: 930123-37-8) is usually synthesized via the reaction of 4-pentanone with propylamine in the presence of a suitable catalyst, such as hydrogen chloride, under controlled temperature conditions. The reaction yields a high enantiomeric purity, and the product is purified by recrystallization or column chromatography.
About
CAS No
930123-37-8
English Name
(r)-4-Propylpyrrolidin-2-one
Molecular Formula
C7H13NO
Molecular Weight
127.187 g/mol
SMILES
CCCC1CC(=O)NC1
InChIKey
NCBVCRLVTCSQAG-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-16 17:23
