CAS: 51491-09-9

Applications (±)-3',4'-Dihydro-1'-hydroxy-7'-methoxy-spiro[cyclopentane-1,2'(1'H)-naphthalene]-1'-acetonitrile is an intermediate in the synthesis of rac-14-epi-Dextromethorphan (D299440), which is an analog of Dextromethorphan (D299445) which is an antitussive compound showing analgesic properties. Dextromethorphan is used in cough medication formulations. References Church J. et al.: Can J Physiol Pharmacol., 67, 561 (1989); Carliss, R. et al.: Neurotoxicology., 28, 813 (2007)

(±)-3',4'-Dihydro-1'-hydroxy-7'-methoxy-spiro[cyclopentane-1,2'(1'H)-naphthalene]-1'-acetonitrile is an impurity standard that is used as a research and development (R&D) chemical. It can be custom synthesized and is available as a drug product. This compound is synthetically derived and has high purity. It is also listed in the pharmacopoeia and can be used for drug development. Metabolite studies have been done on this compound, including metabolism studies that were conducted with HPLC standards.