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C4H6O3
102.09 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

(4R)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one

CAS16606-55-6EC437-320-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

This compound is a chiral cyclic carbonate. It serves as a key intermediate in the manufacturing of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, an antiviral pharmaceutical.

Pharmaceutical intermediate for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(4R)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one

InChIKey

RUOJZAUFBMNUDX-GSVOUGTGSA-N

SMILES

C[C@@H]1COC(=O)O1

Synonyms (12)
  • (R)-(+)-Propylene carbonate
  • (R)-1,2-PROPYLENE CARBONATE
  • (S)-(-)-Propylene carbonate
  • Propylene carbonate, (R)-