(R)-1-Tert-butyl 2-methyl 4-oxopyrrolidine

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  • CAT Number: R073539
  • CAS Number: 256487-77-1
  • PubChem Substance ID: 10538181
  • Molecular Formula: C11H17NO5
  • Molecular Weight: 243.26
  • Purity: ≥95%
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(R)-1-Tert-butyl 2-methyl 4-oxopyrrolidine(Cat No.:R073539)is a chiral, heterocyclic compound featuring a pyrrolidine ring with a ketone group at the 4-position, a methyl substituent at the 2-position, and a tert-butyl group on the nitrogen. This molecule is frequently used as a synthetic intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, particularly in chiral drug development. Its rigid ring structure and stereochemistry allow for precise control in asymmetric synthesis. It is typically handled as a solid or low-melting material under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and avoid hydrolysis.


CAS Number 256487-77-1
Molecular Formula C11H17NO5
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 1-O-tert-butyl 2-O-methyl (2R)-4-oxopyrrolidine-1,2-dicarboxylate
InChI InChI=1S/C11H17NO5/c1-11(2,3)17-10(15)12-6-7(13)5-8(12)9(14)16-4/h8H,5-6H2,1-4H3/t8-/m1/s1
InChIKey UPBHYYJZVWZCOZ-MRVPVSSYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)(C)OC(=O)N1CC(=O)C[C@@H]1C(=O)OC
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