Name | 2-methylglutaric acid |
Synonyms | NSC 5941 AI3-23452 NSC 408456 Akos 237-134 AKOS 237-134 RARECHEM AL BO 0092 Rarechem Al Bo 0092 2-MethylglutaricAcid 2-methylglutaric acid 2-METHYLGLUTARIC ACID A-Methylglutaric Acid A-METHYLGLUTARIC ACID Glutaric acid, 2-methyl- 2-Methylpentanedioic Acid ALPHA-METHYLGLUTARIC ACID 2-METHYLPENTANEDIOIC ACID (2R)-2-methylpentanedioate (2S)-2-methylpentanedioate Pentanedioic acid, 2-methyl- dl-alpha-Methylglutaric acid |
CAS | 617-62-9 18069-17-5 |
EINECS | 210-521-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H10O4/c1-4(6(9)10)2-3-5(7)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/p-2/t4-/m1/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C6H10O4 |
Molar Mass | 146.14 |
Density | 1.246 |
Melting Point | 80-82°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 214-215°C22mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 149℃ |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 0.001Pa at 20℃ |
Appearance | powder to crystal |
Color | White to Light yellow |
pKa | 4.57±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
MDL | MFCD00002661 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | WGK Germany:3 |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
LogP | -1.3 at 20℃ |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | 2-methylglutamine acid (alpha-Methylglutaric acid) is a succinic acid metabolite. Succinic acid is an intermediate of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. |