Compound Q&A
How is Disodium 2-hydroxypentanedioate (CAS: 40951-21-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
Disodium 2-hydroxypentanedioate is typically synthesized by the esterification of pimelic acid with sodium hydroxide. Commonly, pimelic acid is treated with sodium hydroxide in an aqueous solution under mild conditions. The reaction yields the desired diacid, which is then neutralized with sodium carbonate to form the disodium salt.
About
CAS No
40951-21-1
English Name
Disodium 2-hydroxypentanedioate
Molecular Formula
C5H6Na2O5
Molecular Weight
192.08 g/mol
SMILES
C(CC(=O)[O-])C(C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
DZHFTEDSQFPDPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-11-05 07:29
