Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
5239-82-7
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | Cyclopropylacetic acid |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H8O2 |
| Formula Weight: | 100.12 |
| CAS No.: | 5239-82-7 |
Cyclopropylacetic acid is a specialized organic intermediate primarily synthesized via the oxidation of cyclopropylacetaldehyde or hydrolysis of corresponding esters. This compound serves as a critical building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, featuring the molecular formula C5H8O2 and CAS number 1469-09-2.
Strict storage under inert atmosphere at low temperatures is required to prevent polymerization. Personnel must utilize appropriate PPE due to corrosive properties; it is not approved for direct clinical use in humans.