Methyl α-Cyclopentylmandelate

• CAT Number: R008584
• CAS Number: 19833-96-6
• Molecular Formula: C14H18O3
• Molecular Weight: 234.29
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α-Cyclopentyl-α-hydroxy-benzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester; α-Cyclopentyl-mandelic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Cyclopentylphenylglycolate; NSC 93811
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H18O3/c1-17-13(15)14(16,12-9-5-6-10-12)11-7-3-2-4-8-11/h2-4,7-8,12,16H,5-6,9-10H2,1H3
• InChIKey: FGMUSNHTKNGVQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C1CCCC1)(C2=CC=CC=C2)O

Methyl α-cyclopentylmandelate（Cat No.:R008584）, is a chemical compound used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of various organic molecules. It is characterized by a cyclopentyl group and a mandelate moiety connected by a methyl ester linkage. This compound’s unique structure allows it to participate in chemical reactions, such as esterifications and condensations, to create more complex organic compounds. Researchers and chemists often use it as a building block to design and synthesize pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals with specific properties and functions tailored to their intended applications.