Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Oxopentanedioic acid (CAS: 328-50-7)?
Answer
2-Oxopentanedioic acid finds applications in pharmaceuticals as an intermediate in drug synthesis, in the food industry for flavoring and preservation, and in research for the development of new materials and chemical processes. It is also used in the production of certain polymers and as a precursor for other organic compounds.
About
CAS No
328-50-7
English Name
2-Oxopentanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H6O5
Molecular Weight
146.1 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)CCC(=O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
KPGXRSRHYNQIFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07