Cyclopentane-1,1-diacetic acid

• CAT Number: M082177
• CAS Number: 16713-66-9
• Molecular Formula: C9H14O4
• Molecular Weight: 186.207
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-[1-(carboxymethyl)cyclopentyl]acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H14O4/c10-7(11)5-9(6-8(12)13)3-1-2-4-9/h1-6H2,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: FWPVKDFOUXHOKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CCC(C1)(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O

Cyclopentane-1,1-diacetic acid is a cyclic dicarboxylic acid used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its cyclopentane core, combined with two acetic acid groups, allows for easy functionalization and chemical modifications, making it useful in the development of bioactive compounds and drug candidates. This compound is also employed in the synthesis of complex molecules and specialized materials. Its structural features contribute to advancements in medicinal chemistry and other fields of molecular research.