Meconic acid
TL;DR: Meconic acid (CAS 497-59-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H4O7 and molecular weight 199.9957 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3-hydroxy-4-oxopyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid
Also Known As: Meconic acid, Poppy acid, Mekonsaure, oxychelidonic acid, Opium acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 13 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H4O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 199.9957 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 121.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 7 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 199.9957 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 14 |
| Complexity | 387.0 |
| Melting Point | 270 °C |
| Solubility | 8.4 mg/mL at 25 °C |
| SMILES | C1=C(OC(=C(C1=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | ZEGRKMXCOCRTCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Meconic 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).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Meconic acid (CAS 497-59-6) has the molecular formula C7H4O7 and a molecular weight of 200 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: 8.4 mg/mL at 25 °C. Synonyms include Meconic acid and Poppy 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 Meconic acid
Property Insights of Meconic acid
The XLogP value of 0.0 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Meconic acid. The TPSA of 121.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Meconic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Meconic acid has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 7 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Meconic acid?
The CAS number of Meconic acid is 497-59-6.
What is the molecular formula of Meconic acid?
The molecular formula of Meconic acid is C7H4O7.
What is the molecular weight of Meconic acid?
The molecular weight of Meconic acid is 199.9957 g/mol.
What are the applications of Meconic acid?
Meconic 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 Meconic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Meconic acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Meconic acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.