
Catalog Number	AR00FY36
Chemical Name	1-((S)-2-Hydroxymethyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-ethanone
CAS Number	66158-68-7
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18362
MDL Number	MFCD11611307
SMILES	OC[C@@H]1CCCN1C(=O)C

The compound 1-[(2S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]ethan-1-one is a valuable reagent in chemical synthesis due to its versatile chemical properties. It serves as a key building block in the creation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This molecule is often utilized as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the selective formation of enantiopure products. Additionally, its functional groups facilitate the introduction of new chemical moieties through various synthetic transformations, enhancing the structural diversity of organic compounds. Furthermore, its unique three-dimensional structure imparts specific reactivity, making it a valuable tool for the synthesis of complex molecules with intricate stereochemistry.