CAS 62456-15-9: Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-, methyl ester, trans-

(1S,4S)-Methyl 4-aminocyclohexanecarboxylate is an organic compound that belongs to the class of aminocyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives. It can be used in research or industrially. This compound has been shown to be an efficient chiral ligand for the asymmetric synthesis of amino acids and other compounds. (1S,4S)-Methyl 4-aminocyclohexanecarboxylate was also used as a catalyst in the synthesis of glimepiride, a drug that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic β cells and thus lowers blood glucose levels.