(S)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

• CAT Number: L007443
• CAS Number: 476423-84-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 115.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (4S)-4-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO2/c7-3-4-1-5(8)6-2-4/h4,7H,1-3H2,(H,6,8)/t4-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: KTOFYLXSANIPND-BYPYZUCNSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(CNC1=O)CO

(S)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one（Cat No.:L007443）, is a chemical compound bearing the molecular formula C₅H₉NO₂. Recognized for its chiral nature, it exists as a pyrrolidone derivative with a hydroxymethyl (-CH₂OH) group. This compound has gained significance in pharmaceutical research and development due to its role as an important chiral building block. Researchers often use it in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its chiral center enables precise control over molecular configurations, making it valuable for producing enantiomerically pure compounds, which are crucial in drug discovery and development processes.