Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Oxo-2H-pyran-5-carboxylic acid (CAS: 500-05-0)?
Answer
2-Oxo-2H-pyran-5-carboxylic acid (CAS: 500-05-0) is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It also finds applications in the pharmaceutical and research industries for developing new chemical entities.
About
CAS No
500-05-0
English Name
2-Oxo-2H-pyran-5-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H4O4
Molecular Weight
140.094 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)c1ccc(=O)oc1
InChIKey
ORGPJDKNYMVLFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 23:06
