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2-Methylsuccinic acid (C5H8O4)

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Target
2-Methylsuccinic acid
CAS
498-21-5
Formula
C5H8O4
Approx. MW
132.12
SMILES
CC(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID
10349
Approx. carbons
C5

2-Methylsuccinic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name
2-methylbutanedioic acid
Common names
2-Methylsuccinic acid; METHYLSUCCINIC ACID; 498-21-5; 2-Methylbutanedioic acid; Pyrotartaric acid; Butanedioic acid, methyl-; 1,2-Propanedicarboxylic acid; Succinic acid, methyl-; 2-methyl-butanedioic acid; Methylbutanedioic acid
Molecular weight
132.11
Exact mass
132.04
InChIKey
WXUAQHNMJWJLTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point
232 to 234 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point
Decomposes (NTP, 1992)
Density
1.4105 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Methylsuccinic acid?

2-Methylsuccinic acid has molecular formula C5H8O4. Molecular weight about 132.12 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylsuccinic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Methylsuccinic acid is 498-21-5.

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