Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (2S)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid (CAS: 97-67-6)?
Answer
(2S)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid is widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications. It serves as a preservative, antioxidant, and acidulant in food products. In pharmaceuticals, it is used in the synthesis of drugs and as a chelating agent. It also plays a role in research for its applications in biochemistry and polymer science.
About
CAS No
97-67-6
English Name
(2S)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H6O5
Molecular Weight
134.087 g/mol
SMILES
C([C@@H](C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-REOHCLBHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
