Chemical Name: | 3-Cyclopenten-1-ol, 2-[(phenylmethoxy)methyl]-, (1S,2R)- |
CAS Number: | 110567-21-0 |
Product Number: | AG0032BN(AGN-PC-0NXERF) |
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Molecular Formula: | C13H16O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 204.2649 |
(1S,2R)-2-(Benzyloxymethyl)-1-hydroxy-3-cyclopentene is a versatile compound commonly employed in chemical synthesis as a building block for the construction of complex organic molecules. It serves as a valuable precursor for the formation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound exhibits unique reactivity due to the presence of the hydroxy and benzyloxymethyl groups, making it an ideal intermediate in the synthesis of drug molecules and natural products. Its stereochemical arrangement (1S,2R) plays a crucial role in determining the spatial orientation of subsequent chemical transformations, leading to the formation of specific enantiomers or diastereomers. In the hands of skilled chemists, (1S,2R)-2-(Benzyloxymethyl)-1-hydroxy-3-cyclopentene promises to open up a plethora of synthetic possibilities, enabling the creation of novel compounds with diverse applications in the field of chemistry.