Glyceric acid
TL;DR: Glyceric acid (CAS 473-81-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H6O4 and molecular weight 106.02661 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid
Also Known As: GLYCERIC ACID, DL-Glyceric acid, 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoic acid, glycerate, Polyglyceric acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 106.02661 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 77.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 106.02661 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 69.0 |
| SMILES | C(C(C(=O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | RBNPOMFGQQGHHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glyceric acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. 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).
Glyceric acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 473-81-4 and the molecular formula C3H6O4 and a molecular weight of 106.03 g/mol. Synonyms include GLYCERIC ACID and DL-Glyceric 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 Glyceric acid
Property Insights of Glyceric acid
The XLogP value of -1.5 indicates that Glyceric 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 Glyceric acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glyceric 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 Glyceric acid?
The CAS number of Glyceric acid is 473-81-4.
What is the molecular formula of Glyceric acid?
The molecular formula of Glyceric acid is C3H6O4.
What is the molecular weight of Glyceric acid?
The molecular weight of Glyceric acid is 106.02661 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glyceric acid?
Glyceric acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
Where can I buy Glyceric acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Glyceric acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Glyceric acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.