CAS 66673-40-3

(R)-(-)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

Description:

(R)-(-)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone, with the CAS number 66673-40-3, is a chiral organic compound characterized by its pyrrolidinone structure, which includes a five-membered lactam ring. This compound features a hydroxymethyl group at the 5-position, contributing to its reactivity and potential applications in various chemical processes. It is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, which enhances its utility in biological and pharmaceutical contexts. The presence of the hydroxymethyl group allows for hydrogen bonding, influencing its physical properties and interactions with other molecules. As a chiral molecule, it can exhibit different biological activities depending on its stereochemistry, making it of interest in the development of chiral drugs and agrochemicals. Its synthesis and characterization are important in the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the study of amino acid derivatives and their applications in medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₅H₉NO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C5H9NO2/c7-3-4-1-2-5(8)6-4/h4,7H,1-3H2,(H,6,8)/t4-/m1/s1

SMILES: C1CC(=N[C@H]1CO)O

Synonyms:

• 5-Hydroxymethylpyrrolidin-2-one
• D-Pyroglutaminol
• (5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
• (R)-(-)-5-Hydroxymethylpyrrolidin-2-one
• (R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

(R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 66673-40-3

Formula: C₅H₉NO₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(N)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 115.13

Ref: 3B-H1241

(R)-(-)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone, 99%

CAS: 66673-40-3

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Formula: C₅H₉NO₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Powder or crystals or crystalline powder, White

Molecular weight: 115.13

Ref: 02-L18358

(R)-(-)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 66673-40-3

Formula: C₅H₉NO₂

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 115.1305

Ref: IN-DA003MST

(R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 66673-40-3

(R)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

Formula: C₅H₉NO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white solid

Molecular weight: 115.13g/mol

Ref: 54-OR451180

(R)-(-)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 66673-40-3

Formula: C₅H₉NO₂

Molecular weight: 115.13

Ref: 7W-GK5837

D-Pyroglutaminol

CAS: 66673-40-3

Formula: C₅H₉NO₂

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline

Molecular weight: 115.132

Ref: 10-F040026