logo
Home  > Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid

AA94784

1759-53-1 | Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid

Packsize Purity Availability Price Discounted Price    Quantity
10g 99% in stock $6.00 $4.00 -   +
25g 99% in stock $12.00 $8.00 -   +
100g 99% in stock $28.00 $19.00 -   +
500g 99% in stock $33.00 $23.00 -   +

*All products are for research use only and not intended for human or animal use.

*All prices are in USD.

Request Bulk Quote
Description
Catalog Number: AA94784
Chemical Name: Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
CAS Number: 1759-53-1
Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
Molecular Weight: 86.0892
MDL Number: MFCD00001287
SMILES: OC(=O)C1CC1
NSC Number: 1112

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 73.6  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 6  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: 0.6  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route 
  • Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile compound that plays a vital role in chemical synthesis due to its unique structural properties. Its cyclic three-carbon backbone, containing a strained cyclopropane ring, imparts interesting reactivity and allows for the construction of complex molecular structures. In organic synthesis, this compound serves as a valuable building block for the preparation of various biologically active compounds, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.One key application of Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is in the synthesis of cyclopropane-containing compounds. Through cyclopropanation reactions, this acid can be used to introduce cyclopropane rings into organic molecules, leading to the formation of products with enhanced biological activities or physical properties. The strained nature of the cyclopropane ring in these derivatives can confer unique steric and electronic effects, making them valuable tools in medicinal chemistry and material science.Additionally, Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid can participate in a range of functional group transformations, including carboxylation, esterification, and cross-coupling reactions. By judiciously selecting reaction conditions and suitable partners, chemists can harness the reactivity of this acid to access a diverse array of structurally diverse compounds. Its utility extends to the preparation of chiral building blocks, heterocyclic compounds, and natural product derivatives, showcasing its versatility in modern organic synthesis strategies.Furthermore, Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid exhibits potential as a substrate for asymmetric synthesis, enabling the enantioselective construction of chiral compounds. By leveraging the intrinsic chirality of this compound or utilizing chiral catalysis, chemists can access enantiopure products with high levels of stereocontrol. This capability has significant implications for drug discovery, where the stereochemistry of a molecule can profoundly influence its biological activity and pharmacokinetic properties.In summary, Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid represents a valuable tool in the toolkit of synthetic chemists, offering unique reactivity and structural motifs for the construction of complex molecules. Its diverse applications in chemical synthesis underscore its importance in advancing the frontiers of organic chemistry and driving innovation in drug discovery and materials science.
Literature
FEATURED PRODUCTS