(3R)-3-Methylpiperazin-2-one

• CAT Number: R073629
• CAS Number: 922178-61-8
• PubChem Substance ID: 16213757
• Molecular Formula: C5H10N2O
• Molecular Weight: 114.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (3R)-3-methylpiperazin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10N2O/c1-4-5(8)7-3-2-6-4/h4,6H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: BSPUWRUTIOUGMZ-SCSAIBSYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1C(=O)NCCN1

(3R)-3-Methylpiperazin-2-one(CAT: R073629) is a chiral, nitrogen-containing heterocycle featuring a piperazinone core substituted with a methyl group at the 3-position in the (R)-configuration. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in medicinal and synthetic chemistry, particularly in the design of bioactive molecules, including enzyme inhibitors, CNS modulators, and anticancer agents. The piperazinone scaffold offers conformational rigidity and hydrogen bonding potential, enhancing target selectivity and pharmacokinetic properties. Its chiral center enables enantioselective synthesis pathways and exploration of stereochemistry-driven biological activity. (3R)-3-Methylpiperazin-2-one is frequently employed in the development of peptidomimetics, small-molecule libraries, and advanced pharmaceutical candidates.