(2S,3S)-3-Hydroxy-1-methylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid

What it is

(2S,3S)-3-Hydroxy-1-methylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid is a chiral heterocyclic organic compound characterized by its hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups attached to a pyrrolidine ring. It typically appears as a solid and serves as a specialized building block in organic synthesis and chemical research.

Common Uses

Applications include its use as an advanced intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and biologically active molecules. It is commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for the development of complex chiral compounds and high-value chemical libraries.