CAS 1260606-59-4

(2S,3S)-2-Methyl-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid

Description:

(2S,3S)-2-Methyl-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid is a chiral compound characterized by its specific stereochemistry, indicated by the (2S,3S) configuration. This compound features a piperidine ring, which is a six-membered nitrogen-containing heterocycle, and a carboxylic acid functional group, contributing to its acidic properties. The presence of the methyl group at the second carbon position enhances its steric properties and influences its reactivity and interactions with biological systems. As a chiral molecule, it can exist in two enantiomeric forms, but the specified configuration denotes one specific stereoisomer, which may exhibit distinct pharmacological or biochemical activities compared to its counterpart. The compound's solubility, stability, and reactivity can be influenced by the pH of the environment and the presence of other functional groups. Such characteristics make it of interest in medicinal chemistry and the development of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the context of designing compounds with specific biological activities or therapeutic effects.

Formula: C₇H₁₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H13NO2/c1-5-6(7(9)10)3-2-4-8-5/h5-6,8H,2-4H2,1H3,(H,9,10)/t5-,6-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=LAWPBIIDJCWFFN-WDSKDSINSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)[C@@H]1[C@H](C)NCCC1

Synonyms:

• (2S,3S)-2-Methylpiperidine-3-carboxylic acid
• (2S,3S)-2-Methyl-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid
• 3-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-, (2S,3S)-