CAS 1184999-47-0

(1R,2R)-2-(Dimethylamino)cyclopentanol

Description:

(1R,2R)-2-(Dimethylamino)cyclopentanol is a chiral organic compound characterized by its cyclopentane ring structure, which features a dimethylamino group attached to the second carbon of the ring. This compound exhibits properties typical of amines, including basicity due to the presence of the dimethylamino group, which can accept protons. The stereochemistry indicated by the (1R,2R) designation suggests that the compound has specific spatial arrangements of its atoms, which can influence its reactivity and interactions with biological systems. As a secondary amine, it may participate in hydrogen bonding, affecting its solubility in polar solvents. The presence of the hydroxyl group in the cyclopentanol structure also contributes to its potential as a chiral building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical applications. Overall, (1R,2R)-2-(Dimethylamino)cyclopentanol is of interest in medicinal chemistry and may exhibit unique pharmacological properties due to its specific stereochemistry and functional groups.

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO

Synonyms:

• trans-2-(Dimethylamino)cyclopentanol