Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (1R,5S)-5-[Dimethyl(phenyl)silyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid (CAS: 649761-21-7)?
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(1R,5S)-5-[Dimethyl(phenyl)silyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 308.37 g/mol. It has a very low solubility in water (less than 0.1 g/L at 25°C) but is soluble in common organic solvents such as dichloromethane and acetone. The compound exhibits moderate reactivity due to the presence of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol functional group, which can participate in esterification and other acid-base reactions.
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CAS No
649761-21-7
English Name
(1R,5S)-5-[Dimethyl(phenyl)silyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H20O3Si
Molecular Weight
276.41 g/mol
SMILES
C[Si](C)(C1CC=C(C1C(=O)O)CO)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
FHOHJSKIYDHHOL-KBPBESRZSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-19 20:21
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