The molecule is a methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate in which both stereocentres have R configuration. It is the active enantiomer in the racemic drug methylphenidate. It has a role as an adrenergic agent. It is an enantiomer of a methyl (S)-phenyl[(S)-piperidin-2-yl]acetate.
methyl (2R)-2-phenyl-2-[(2R)-piperidin-2-yl]acetate