Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2,3-Dihydroxy-4-oxo-4-(2-pyridinyloxy)butanoic acid (CAS: 9041-33-2)?
Answer
2,3-Dihydroxy-4-oxo-4-(2-pyridinyloxy)butanoic acid is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a high molecular weight of approximately 267.22 g/mol. It has a slight solubility in water and poor solubility in organic solvents. The compound reacts readily with bases and is stable under normal storage conditions. It exhibits weak acidity and can form salts with common inorganic bases.
About
CAS No
9041-33-2
English Name
2,3-Dihydroxy-4-oxo-4-(2-pyridinyloxy)butanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H9NO6
Molecular Weight
227.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC1CO1.C=CCOCC=C.C1CO1
InChIKey
FGPOMQRJLFEKCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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