Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Methylsuccinic acid (CAS: 498-21-5)?
Answer
2-Methylsuccinic acid is a colorless crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 136.13 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 4.9 and is moderately soluble in water. This compound is reactive and can undergo esterification and condensation reactions. It is also readily soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone.
About
CAS No
498-21-5
English Name
2-Methylsuccinic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H8O4
Molecular Weight
132.12 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WXUAQHNMJWJLTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
