Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2Z)-4-[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid (CAS: 57079-11-5)?
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The compound (2Z)-4-[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 231.25 g/mol. It has a high solubility in water and poor solubility in organic solvents. The compound exhibits typical acidic properties due to the carboxylic acid group and can form salts with suitable bases. It is relatively stable under normal conditions but may undergo hydrolysis under strongly acidic or basic conditions.
About
CAS No
57079-11-5
English Name
(2Z)-4-[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H9NO5
Molecular Weight
187.15 g/mol
SMILES
C(CNC(=O)/C=C\C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
JYXLDXBKFBWKOV-UPHRSURJSA-N
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