
Catalog Number	AR00J3F5
Chemical Name	1-propionyl-L-proline
CAS Number	59785-66-9
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO3
Molecular Weight	171.1937
MDL Number	MFCD12795271
SMILES	CCC(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)O

(S)-1-Propionylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid is a valuable chiral building block widely used in chemical synthesis for the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various biologically active compounds due to its unique structural properties. Its enantiopure form plays a crucial role in asymmetric synthesis, where the stereochemical arrangement of the molecule significantly influences the overall reactivity and selectivity of the reactions. Through strategic manipulation of its chiral center, (S)-1-Propionylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid can be utilized in the construction of complex molecular structures with high levels of stereocontrol, making it an essential component in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals with specific biological activities. Additionally, the asymmetric synthesis enabled by this compound allows for the production of enantiomerically pure molecules, which is of paramount importance in drug development and other areas of chemical research requiring precise stereochemical control.