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Orforglipron Intermediate;(S)-Orforglipron Carboxylic Acid Intermediate;GLP-1 Agonist API Intermediate (Indole-Oxadiazole Core)
CAS:2212021-83-3
Chemical Formula:C22H25N3O5
Molecular Weight:411.46
Availability: R&D; Commercialization
⬤ CAS No.2212021-83-3
⬤ Packaging type:
20kg barrel;5kg barrel;1kg bag;500g bag ; Customized Packaging
| Product Name | 5-[(S)-2,2-Dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl]-1-[(1S,2S)-2-methyl-1-(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)cyclopropyl]-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid |
| CAS No. | 2212021-83-3 |
| Chemical Formula | C22H25N3O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 411.46 |
| Related Categories | Orforglipron Intermediate |
| Density | 1.48±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 4.55±0.30(Predicted) |
| InChIKey | VWANSYGDVGYGTG-ODJFAWIYNA-N |
| Note | This product is specifically used as a chemical synthesis intermediate for orforglipron and other GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs and is not suitable for direct drug preparation or clinical use. |
| Core drug synthesis | Our product is a key intermediate of Orforglipron and is mainly used for: synthesize GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, targeted treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. |
| R&D and extended applications | As a structural template for optimizing the activity and pharmacokinetic properties of GLP-1 analogs. |
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