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ethyl (1R,5S)-2-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1-carboxylate; CAS No.: 184838-77-5; ethyl (1R,5S)-2-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1-carboxylate. PROPERTIES: This compound is an ethyl (1R,5S)-2-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1-carboxylate appearing as colorless liquid. Its molecular weight is approximately 196.20 g/mol. It has characteristic mild odor. The compound is moderately soluble in common organic solvents like ether and chloroform. It's moisture sensitive and may hydrolyze upon exposure to water. Store in tightly sealed containers under anhydrous conditions. Keep below 20 C and protect from moisture. Handle with care using appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin contact. APPLICATIONS: ethyl (1R,5S)-2-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1-carboxylate is utilized in asymmetric synthesis as chiral oxabicyclic building block as detailed in Journal of Organic Chemistry. It's employed in preparation of certain beta-blockers with specific stereochemistry mentioned in Tetrahedron Asymmetry. Additionally, this compound serves as intermediate for synthesizing oxabicyclic pharmaceuticals reported in Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry. The oxo and oxabicyclic groups provide valuable sites for further functionalization in drug discovery projects.