Methyl cyclopentylmandelate (CAS No: 19833-96-6) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Glycopyrrolate. 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: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-cyclopentyl-alpha-hydroxy-, methyl ester,methyl 2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate
CAS No: 19833-96-6
PubChem CID: 89233
Mol Formula: C14H18O3
Mol Weight: 234.29 g/mol
Used in API: Glycopyrrolate
IUPAC Name: methyl 2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate
API Intermediate Description: Methyl cyclopentylmandelate is an ester derivative of mandelic acid used as a synthetic intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry. It consists of a mandelate (α-hydroxy aromatic ester) framework in which the carboxylic acid is esterified with methanol, and the hydroxyl-bearing carbon is substituted with a cyclopentyl group. This structure provides stereochemical relevance and moderate lipophilicity, making it useful for downstream transformations.