1-(Ethoxycarbonyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid

Its cyclopropane structure makes it valuable for introducing strained rings, leading to novel drug candidates in medicinal chemistry, serving as a key precursor for APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients). 1-(Ethoxycarbonyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (ECC) is used mainly as a crucial building block (intermediate) in the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals, most notably the anticancer drug Cabozantinib, a broad-spectrum tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

API Name Cabozantinib
CAS No 3697-66-3
Molecular Formula C7H10O4
Molecular Weight 158.15 g/mol
Synonyms 1-ethoxycarbonylcyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid

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