Methylsuccinic acid
TL;DR: Methylsuccinic acid (CAS 498-21-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H8O4 and molecular weight 132.04225 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-methylbutanedioic acid
Also Known As: 2-Methylsuccinic acid, METHYLSUCCINIC ACID, Pyrotartaric acid, 2-Methylbutanedioic acid, Butanedioic acid, methyl-
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.04225 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 74.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 132.04225 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 129.0 |
| Melting Point | 232 to 234 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.4105 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00105 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | WXUAQHNMJWJLTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methylsuccinic acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. 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 polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Methylsuccinic acid (CAS 498-21-5) has the molecular formula C5H8O4 and a molecular weight of 132.04 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.4105 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include 2-Methylsuccinic acid and METHYLSUCCINIC ACID.
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Chemical Property Profile of Methylsuccinic acid
Property Insights of Methylsuccinic acid
The XLogP value of -0.2 indicates that Methylsuccinic 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 Methylsuccinic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methylsuccinic 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 Methylsuccinic acid?
The CAS number of Methylsuccinic acid is 498-21-5.
What is the molecular formula of Methylsuccinic acid?
The molecular formula of Methylsuccinic acid is C5H8O4.
What is the molecular weight of Methylsuccinic acid?
The molecular weight of Methylsuccinic acid is 132.04225 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methylsuccinic acid?
Methylsuccinic acid is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Methylsuccinic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Methylsuccinic acid?
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