Succinylacetone
TL;DR: Succinylacetone (CAS 51568-18-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H10O4 and molecular weight 158.0579 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
4,6-dioxoheptanoic acid
Also Known As: Succinylacetone, 4,6-DIOXOHEPTANOIC ACID, succinyl acetone, Heptanoic acid, 4,6-dioxo-, 4,6-dioxoheptans
Application Areas
Top 5 of 9 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.0579 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 71.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 158.0579 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 11 |
| Complexity | 183.0 |
| Melting Point | 66 - 67 °C |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | WYEPBHZLDUPIOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Succinylacetone 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. 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, Succinylacetone (CAS 51568-18-4) has the molecular formula C7H10O4 and a molecular weight of 158.06 g/mol. Synonyms include Succinylacetone and 4,6-DIOXOHEPTANOIC 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 Succinylacetone
Property Insights of Succinylacetone
The XLogP value of -0.8 indicates that Succinylacetone is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 71.4 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Succinylacetone. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Succinylacetone has 1 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 Succinylacetone?
The CAS number of Succinylacetone is 51568-18-4.
What is the molecular formula of Succinylacetone?
The molecular formula of Succinylacetone is C7H10O4.
What is the molecular weight of Succinylacetone?
The molecular weight of Succinylacetone is 158.0579 g/mol.
What are the applications of Succinylacetone?
Succinylacetone 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. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
Where can I buy Succinylacetone?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Succinylacetone?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Succinylacetone and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.