Compound Q&A
What industries use Disodium 2-oxopentanedioate (CAS: 305-72-6)?
Answer
Disodium 2-oxopentanedioate is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain drugs. It is also utilized in the polymer industry as a stabilizer and in the production of polyesters. Additionally, it has applications in the sensor industry for its colorimetric properties.
About
CAS No
305-72-6
English Name
Disodium 2-oxopentanedioate
Molecular Formula
C5H4Na2O5
Molecular Weight
190.06 g/mol
SMILES
C(CC(=O)[O-])C(=O)C(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
YBGBJYVHJTVUSL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
