
Catalog Number	AR01BOFA
Chemical Name	(R)-1-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)ethanone
CAS Number	61821-86-1
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.1684
MDL Number	MFCD28404175
SMILES	CC(=O)[C@H]1COC(O1)(C)C

The chiral compound (R)-1-(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)ethanone, also known as $name$, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. Its unique structure offers a wide range of applications in asymmetric synthesis, allowing for the creation of complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural products due to its ability to impart chirality and control stereochemistry during reactions. Its incorporation in synthetic pathways enables the efficient and selective formation of desired enantiomers, making it an invaluable tool for chemists striving to access specific chiral compounds for a variety of industrial and research purposes.