(+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid
TL;DR: (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid (CAS 2889-31-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H8O5 and molecular weight 148.03717 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxypentanedioic acid
Also Known As: 2-hydroxyglutaric acid, 2-hydroxypentanedioic acid, 2-hydroxyglutarate, alpha-hydroxyglutarate, alpha-Hydroxyglutaric acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.03717 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 94.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 148.03717 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 141.0 |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | HWXBTNAVRSUOJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric 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. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid (CAS 2889-31-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
(+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid (CAS 2889-31-8) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C5H8O5 and a molecular weight of 148.04 g/mol. It is also known as 2-hydroxyglutaric acid and 2-hydroxypentanedioic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid
Property Insights of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid
The XLogP value of -1.0 indicates that (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 94.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid?
The CAS number of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid is 2889-31-8.
What is the molecular formula of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid?
The molecular formula of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid is C5H8O5.
What is the molecular weight of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid?
The molecular weight of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid is 148.03717 g/mol.
What are the applications of (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid?
(+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric 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. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid...
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (+-)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid?
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