Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1,1-dioxothiolane-2-carboxylic acid (CAS: 80548-40-9)?
Answer
1,1-Dioxothiolane-2-carboxylic acid is a colorless or white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 122.11 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 4.5 and is slightly soluble in water. Chemically, it is an unstable compound that readily undergoes oxidation and hydrolysis. It is used in research and industry due to its reactivity and unique chemical properties.
About
CAS No
80548-40-9
English Name
1,1-dioxothiolane-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H8O4S
Molecular Weight
164.18200000000002 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC(S(=O)(=O)C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
TTZCAAIAOJHFIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-23 08:16
