Compound Q&A
What is 2,2'-(1,1-Cyclopentanediyl)diacetic acid (CAS: 16713-66-9)?
Answer
2,2'-(1,1-Cyclopentanediyl)diacetic acid, also known as 2,2'-cyclopentane dicarboxylic acid, is a cyclic dicarboxylic acid. It has the chemical formula C8H10O4 and CAS number 16713-66-9. This compound is colorless and odorless, with a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. It is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
About
CAS No
16713-66-9
English Name
2,2'-(1,1-Cyclopentanediyl)diacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H14O4
Molecular Weight
186.21 g/mol
SMILES
C1CCC(C1)(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
FWPVKDFOUXHOKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-24 16:40
