Methyl 2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate (the ester of cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-) is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, mainly used as a starting material for pharmaceuticals (like prostaglandins), creating complex spirocyclic/fused-ring drug scaffolds, and in the development of novel materials, also serving as a chemical intermediate for fragrances and polymers due to its reactive β-keto ester structure.
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester
| API Name | Loxoprofen sodium dihydrate |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 10472-24-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.15 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methyl 2-oxocyclopentane-1-carboxylate |
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Methyl 2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate (the ester of cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-) is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, mainly used as a starting material for pharmaceuticals (like prostaglandins), creating complex spirocyclic/fused-ring drug scaffolds, and in the development of novel materials, also serving as a chemical intermediate for fragrances and polymers due to its reactive β-keto ester structure.
The CAS number of Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester is 10472-24-9.
The molecular formula of Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester is C7H10O3.
The listed molecular weight of Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester is 142.15 g/mol.
Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Loxoprofen sodium dihydrate.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for Cyclopentanecarboxylic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester is methyl 2-oxocyclopentane-1-carboxylate.