1-Cyclopentene-1-carboxylic acid, 2-bromo-, methyl ester

Uses

Methyl 2-Bromo-1-cyclopentenecarboxylate is a versatile reactant that can be derived from Cyclopentanone (C988395), which is a compound used in the synthesis of various simple and complex organic compounds. Cyclopentanone is also used in the synthesis of peptidase IV inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.