(R)-(+)-3-Hydroxypyrrolidine is used in the enantioselective addition of diethylzinc to aromatic aldehydes leading to optically active secondary alcohols. Also used to prepare-κ-opioid receptor agonists.
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Applications
(R)-(+)-3-Hydroxypyrrolidine is used in the enantioselective addition of diethylzinc to aromatic aldehydes leading to optically active secondary alcohols. Also used to prepare-κ-opioid receptor agonists.
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol.
Notes
Store under inert gas. It is sensitive to moisture. Store in a cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. It is hygroscopic and sensitive to air. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- A Naylor.; D B Judd.; D I Scopes.; A G Hayes.; P J Birch. 4-[(Alkylamino)methyl]furo[3,2-c]pyridines: a new series of selective kappa-receptor agonists. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 1994, 37 (14), 2138-2144.
- Mitsunori Hashimoto.; Yutaka Eda.; Yasutomo Osanai.; Toshiaki Iwai.; Seiichi Aoki. A Novel Decarboxylation of α-amino acids. A Facile Method of Decarboxylation by the use of 2-Cyclohexen-1-one as a Catalyst. Chemistry Letters. 1986, 15 (6), 893-896.
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