Succinic Acid
TL;DR: Succinic Acid (CAS 110-15-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H6O4 and molecular weight 118.02661 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
butanedioic acid
Also Known As: succinic acid, butanedioic acid, Amber acid, Asuccin, Wormwood acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.02661 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 74.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 118.02661 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 92.0 |
| Melting Point | 363 to 365 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 455 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.572 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 160 °C (open cup) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000019 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.450 |
| Solubility | 5 to 10 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | KDYFGRWQOYBRFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Succinic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Succinic Acid (CAS 110-15-6) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C4H6O4 and a molecular weight of 118.03 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.572 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 5 to 10 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include succinic acid and butanedioic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Succinic Acid
Property Insights of Succinic Acid
The XLogP value of -0.6 indicates that Succinic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 74.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Succinic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Succinic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Succinic Acid?
The CAS number of Succinic Acid is 110-15-6.
What is the molecular formula of Succinic Acid?
The molecular formula of Succinic Acid is C4H6O4.
What is the molecular weight of Succinic Acid?
The molecular weight of Succinic Acid is 118.02661 g/mol.
What are the applications of Succinic Acid?
Succinic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Succinic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Succinic Acid?
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