ethyl 2-Hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate
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CAS No.: 54972-10-0
Catalog No.: 192709
Purity: 95%
MF: C8H14O3
MW: 158.197
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: OC1C(CCC1)C(=O)OCC
Catalog No.: 192709
Purity: 95%
MF: C8H14O3
MW: 158.197
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: OC1C(CCC1)C(=O)OCC
ethyl 2-Hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate; CAS No.: 54972-10-0; ethyl 2-Hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate. PROPERTIES: This hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate ester has molecular formula C8H14O3. It generally appears as a colorless liquid. The ethyl 2-Hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate demonstrates moderate solubility in water and good solubility in common organic solvents like ether and acetone. Its boiling point ranges between 160-165 C, and it has a molecular weight of approximately 166.19 g/mol. When handling, care should be taken to avoid skin contact and use of proper respiratory protection. Storage should be in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, protected from light and moisture. The compound is sensitive to strong acids and may hydrolyze to the corresponding carboxylic acid upon exposure to aqueous conditions. In case of spillage, absorb with inert material and dispose of in accordance with local regulations. APPLICATIONS: The ethyl 2-Hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylate serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs where the hydroxycyclopentane ring provides essential structural features for receptor binding (as reported in medicinal chemistry literature). Additionally, the compound functions as a building block in the preparation of specialty chemicals for polymer plasticizers, enhancing flexibility of polymers as described in materials science journals. The ester group can be further functionalized through hydrolysis or transesterification reactions to produce various derivatives for chemical research applications.
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