Compound Q&A
What is Potassium sodium (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinate hydrate (1:1:1:4) (CAS: 304-59-6)?
Answer
Potassium sodium (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinate hydrate (1:1:1:4) is a crystalline salt with the chemical formula C4H6O6·K·Na·4H2O. It features a (2R,3R) stereochemistry configuration on the dihydroxysuccinate group, making it a chelating agent. This compound is commonly used in chemical synthesis and as a buffer in pharmaceutical applications due to its stability and solubility in aqueous solutions.
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CAS No
304-59-6
English Name
Potassium sodium (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxysuccinate hydrate (1:1:1:4)
Molecular Formula
C4H12KNaO10
Molecular Weight
210.16 g/mol
SMILES
[C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)(C(=O)[O-])O.O.O.O.O.[Na+].[K+]
InChIKey
VZOPRCCTKLAGPN-ZFJVMAEJSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
