Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-[2-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-oxoethyl]-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid (CAS: 36291-32-4)?
Answer
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2-[2-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-oxoethyl]-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 320.16 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 10 g/L in water. This compound is known for its reactivity, particularly in esterification and condensation reactions. It is stable under normal conditions but should be handled with care to avoid decomposition and by-products formation.
About
CAS No
36291-32-4
English Name
2-[2-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-oxoethyl]-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H14O9
Molecular Weight
266.2 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(COC(=O)CC(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
VQENOYXMFIFHCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:30