It consists of a mandelate (α-hydroxy aromatic ester) framework in which the carboxylic acid is esterified with methanol, and the hydroxyl-bearing carbon is substituted with a cyclopentyl group. This structure provides stereochemical relevance and moderate lipophilicity, making it useful for downstream transformations. Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is an ester derivative of mandelic acid used as a synthetic intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry.
Methyl cyclopentylmandelate
| API Name | Glycopyrrolate |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 19833-96-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H18O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 234.29 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methyl 2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate |
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It consists of a mandelate (α-hydroxy aromatic ester) framework in which the carboxylic acid is esterified with methanol, and the hydroxyl-bearing carbon is substituted with a cyclopentyl group. This structure provides stereochemical relevance and moderate lipophilicity, making it useful for downstream transformations. Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is an ester derivative of mandelic acid used as a synthetic intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry.
The CAS number of Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is 19833-96-6.
The molecular formula of Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is C14H18O3.
The listed molecular weight of Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is 234.29 g/mol.
Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Glycopyrrolate.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is methyl 2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate.