Mevalonic Acid
TL;DR: Mevalonic Acid (CAS 150-97-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H12O4 and molecular weight 148.07356 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3,5-dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid
Also Known As: mevalonic acid, mevalonate, DL-Mevalonic acid, Hiochic acid, (RS)-mevalonate
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.07356 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 77.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 148.07356 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 123.0 |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, but also soluble in organic solvents, especially polar organic solvents. |
| SMILES | CC(CCO)(CC(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | KJTLQQUUPVSXIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Mevalonic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Mevalonic Acid (CAS 150-97-0) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Mevalonic Acid (CAS 150-97-0) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C6H12O4 and a molecular weight of 148.07 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: Very soluble in water, but also soluble in organic solvents, especially polar organic solvents. It is also known as mevalonic acid and mevalonate.
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Chemical Property Profile of Mevalonic Acid
Property Insights of Mevalonic Acid
The XLogP value of -1.0 indicates that Mevalonic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 77.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Mevalonic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Mevalonic Acid has 3 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 Mevalonic Acid?
The CAS number of Mevalonic Acid is 150-97-0.
What is the molecular formula of Mevalonic Acid?
The molecular formula of Mevalonic Acid is C6H12O4.
What is the molecular weight of Mevalonic Acid?
The molecular weight of Mevalonic Acid is 148.07356 g/mol.
What are the applications of Mevalonic Acid?
Mevalonic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Mevalonic Acid (CAS 150-97-0) with custom synthesis available...
Where can I buy Mevalonic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Mevalonic Acid?
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