5-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid - Names and Identifiers
5-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C6H4O5
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Molar Mass | 156.09 |
Density | 1.5720 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 284-294°C |
Boling Point | 240.29°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 187.7°C |
Water Solubility | 5.1g/L(25 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 7.71E-09mmHg at 25°C |
Refractive Index | 1.6400 (estimate) |
5-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid - Risk and Safety
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful
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Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed
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WGK Germany | 3 |
5-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid - Introduction
Iconic acid, also known as succinic acid, is an organic compound. The following is a description of the nature, use, preparation and safety information of succinic acid:
1. Nature:
-Appearance: Succinic acid is a white crystalline solid.
-Solubility: Succinic acid is soluble in water and many organic solvents.
2. Use:
-Chemical field: Succinic acid is commonly used as a raw material for the production of resins, rubbers and coatings, and can also be used to prepare chemical reagents.
-Food industry: Succinic acid is a commonly used food additive, can be used as a sour enhancer, antioxidant and acidity regulator.
-Pharmaceutical field: Succinic acid is used as a raw material for certain drugs.
3. Preparation method:
-Can be synthesized from adipic acid by oxidation reaction. Adipic acid undergoes an oxidation reaction to form succinic acid.
4. Safety Information:
-Succinic acid is generally considered to be relatively safe. But in the use of the process should pay attention to the following matters:
-Succinic acid can cause irritation to eyes and skin, and should be rinsed with water in time after contact.
-Succinic acid powder should not be directly inhaled, avoid inhalation of respiratory tract.
-In the process of storage and transportation, pay attention to avoid contact with strong oxidants and combustibles.
Last Update:2024-04-09 01:59:57