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FC-0846017

3-Hydroxyglutaric Acid

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Molecular FormulaC5H8O5
CAS Number638-18-6

FC-0846017

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name3-hydroxypentanedioic acid
SMILESC(C(CC(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
InChI KeyZQHYXNSQOIDNTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChIInChI=1S/C5H8O5/c6-3(1-4(7)8)2-5(9)10/h3,6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point365ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point94-96ºC
Flash Point188.7ºC
Density1.508g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

188.7ºC

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.