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(+-)-Citramalic acid

TL;DR: (+-)-Citramalic acid (CAS 597-44-4) 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-hydroxy-2-methylbutanedioic acid

Also Known As: Citramalic acid, citramalate, 2-Methylmalic acid, DL-Citramalic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanedioic acid

CAS Number
597-44-4
Molecular Formula
C5H8O5
Molecular Weight
148.03717 g/mol
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Agrochemicals (29 patents) Analytical Reagents (9 patents) Biotechnology (26 patents) Catalysts (9 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (9 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC5H8O5
Molecular Weight148.03717 g/mol
XLogP-0.9
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)94.8 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors5
Rotatable Bonds3
Exact Mass148.03717 Da
Heavy Atoms10
Complexity163.0
Melting Point107 - 111 °C
SMILESCC(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O
InChIKeyXFTRTWQBIOMVPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: (+-)-Citramalic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-Citramalic acid (CAS 597-44-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

(+-)-Citramalic acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 597-44-4 and the molecular formula C5H8O5 and a molecular weight of 148.04 g/mol. It is also known as Citramalic acid and citramalate.

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Chemical Property Profile of (+-)-Citramalic acid

XLogP
-0.9
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
94.8
Hydrogen Bond Donors
3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
163.0
Exact Mass
148.03717
Monoisotopic Mass
148.03717
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of (+-)-Citramalic acid

The XLogP value of -0.9 indicates that (+-)-Citramalic 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 (+-)-Citramalic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-Citramalic 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 (+-)-Citramalic acid?

The CAS number of (+-)-Citramalic acid is 597-44-4.

What is the molecular formula of (+-)-Citramalic acid?

The molecular formula of (+-)-Citramalic acid is C5H8O5.

What is the molecular weight of (+-)-Citramalic acid?

The molecular weight of (+-)-Citramalic acid is 148.03717 g/mol.

What are the applications of (+-)-Citramalic acid?

(+-)-Citramalic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as surfactant and detergent formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-Citramalic acid (CAS 597-44-4) with custom synthesis available...

Where can I buy (+-)-Citramalic acid?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (+-)-Citramalic acid?

Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for (+-)-Citramalic acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.

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