Compound Q&A
What is Dipotassium;2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (CAS: 921-53-9)?
Answer
Dipotassium;2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate, with the CAS number 921-53-9, is a salt form of succinic acid. It is commonly known as potassium succinate. This compound is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and has a molecular formula of C4H4K2O6. It is used as a food additive and in pharmaceutical applications due to its stabilizing and buffering properties.
About
CAS No
921-53-9
English Name
Dipotassium;2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate
Molecular Formula
C4H4K2O6
Molecular Weight
226.2676 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)(C(=O)[O-])O.[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
AVTYONGGKAJVTE-OLXYHTOASA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
