Compound Q&A
What is (2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid (CAS: 526-83-0)?
Answer
(2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid, with CAS number 526-83-0, is a chiral compound containing two hydroxyl groups on adjacent carbon atoms of a succinic acid backbone. It is a white crystalline solid with good water solubility and is commonly used in biochemical and pharmaceutical applications due to its structural versatility and reactivity.
About
CAS No
526-83-0
English Name
(2S,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxysuccinic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H6O6
Molecular Weight
150.08599999999998 g/mol
SMILES
OC(C(O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
FEWJPZIEWOKRBE-LWMBPPNESA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
