638-18-6

Name 3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid
CAS 638-18-6
Molecular Formula C5H8O5
MDL Number MFCD06208235
Molecular Weight 148.11
MOL File 638-18-6.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  94-96°C
Boiling point  365.0±32.0 °C(Predicted)
density  1.508±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  -20°C Freezer
solubility  Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 3.93±0.10(Predicted)
color  White to Pale Orange
Major Application clinical testing
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8O5/c6-3(1-4(7)8)2-5(9)10/h3,6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
InChIKey ZQHYXNSQOIDNTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(O)(=O)CC(O)CC(O)=O

Safety Data

WGK Germany  WGK 3
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Hazard Information

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