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CAS 427-49-6

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α-Cyclopentylmandelic acid

Description:
α-Cyclopentylmandelic acid, with the CAS number 427-49-6, is an organic compound characterized by its unique cyclopentyl group attached to the mandelic acid structure. This compound features a chiral center, which contributes to its potential optical activity. It typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents, such as water and alcohols, due to the presence of the carboxylic acid functional group. The cyclopentyl moiety can influence the compound's hydrophobicity and biological activity, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry and drug design. α-Cyclopentylmandelic acid may exhibit various biological properties, including antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects, although specific activities can vary based on structural modifications and the presence of substituents. Its synthesis often involves the reaction of cyclopentyl derivatives with mandelic acid or its precursors. As with many organic acids, it can participate in acid-base reactions and form salts with bases, which can be relevant for its applications in pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis.
Formula:C13H16O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C13H16O3/c14-12(15)13(16,11-8-4-5-9-11)10-6-2-1-3-7-10/h1-3,6-7,11,16H,4-5,8-9H2,(H,14,15)
InChI key:InChIKey=WFLUEQCOAQCQLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C(O)=O)(O)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2CCCC2
Synonyms:
  • (2R)-cyclopentyl(hydroxy)phenylethanoate
  • (2S)-cyclopentyl(hydroxy)phenylethanoate
  • (±)-Cyclopentylmandelic acid
  • 2-Cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-(phenyl)acetic acid
  • 2-Cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
  • 2-Cyclopentylmandelic acid
  • Benzeneacetic acid, α-cyclopentyl-α-hydroxy-
  • Cyclopentyl(Hydroxy)Phenylacetic Acid
  • Cyclopentylhydroxyphenylacetic acid
  • Mandelic acid, α-cyclopentyl-
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