alpha-Cyclopentylmandelic acid (CAS No: 427-49-6) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Glycopyrronium bromide. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Cyclopentylphenylglycolic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-cyclopentyl-alpha-hydroxy-
CAS No: 427-49-6
PubChem CID: 98283
Mol Formula: C13H16O3
Mol Weight: 220.26 g/mol
Used in API: Glycopyrronium bromide
IUPAC Name: 2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
API Intermediate Description: Alpha-Cyclopentylmandelic acid (α-CPMA) is primarily used as a crucial intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, especially for developing muscarinic M3 receptor antagonists (like Glycopyrrolate) for respiratory and other conditions, and as a valuable tool for chiral resolution to create pure enantiomer drugs, also finding roles in research for drug delivery systems and potential agrochemicals.
