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Methyl (R)-(+)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylate (CAS 52373-72-5)

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Alternate Names:
(R)-(+)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; (+)-Methyl 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-D-glycerate
CAS Number:
52373-72-5
Molecular Weight:
160.17
Molecular Formula:
C7H12O4
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Methyl (R)-(+)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylate, or MDMC, is a chiral molecule used as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis. It has been employed in a variety of scientific research applications, including the synthesis of other compounds, the study of biochemical and physiological processes, and the development of new materials. For example, it has been used to study enzyme inhibition, protein folding, and cell signaling, as well as to develop polymers and nanomaterials. In addition, Methyl (R)-(+)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylate may act to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as the ability to modulate cell signaling pathways.


Methyl (R)-(+)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylate (CAS 52373-72-5) References

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Methyl (R)-(+)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylate, 1 g

sc-250324
1 g
$93.00

Methyl (R)-(+)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxylate, 25 g

sc-250324A
25 g
$204.00