
Catalog Number	AR00EG4H
Chemical Name	(R)-1-Cyclopropylethanol
CAS Number	6516-09-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10O
Molecular Weight	86.1323
MDL Number	MFCD08702990
SMILES	C[C@H](C1CC1)O

The (R)-1-Cyclopropylethan-1-ol is a valuable compound widely employed in chemical synthesis as a chiral building block due to its unique structural properties. This compound serves as a versatile starting material in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its cyclopropyl group imparts sterically demanding characteristics, making it an ideal candidate for use in the synthesis of complex molecules with specific stereochemical requirements. Additionally, the hydroxyl group in (R)-1-Cyclopropylethan-1-ol allows for facile derivatization, enabling the introduction of different functional groups to tailor its chemical reactivity for specific synthetic pathways. This compound plays a crucial role in the development of asymmetric synthesis strategies, contributing to the advancement of modern organic chemistry research and drug discovery efforts.