Methylsuccinic acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 498-21-5 | C5H8O4 | 132.115 g/mol

Methylsuccinic acid is used as a flux material and an important dyestuff intermediate. It is also used as an intermediate in medicine and pharmaceuticals.

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Applications
Methylsuccinic acid is used as a flux material and an important dyestuff intermediate. It is also used as an intermediate in medicine and pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store under room temperature. Moisture sensitive.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 498-21-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.115
• MDL Number: MFCD00002659
• InChI Key: WXUAQHNMJWJLTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylsuccinic acid, methylsuccinic acid, pyrotartaric acid, butanedioic acid, methyl, methyl succinic acid, 1,2-propanedicarboxylic acid, succinic acid, methyl, 2-methyl-butanedioic acid, butanedioic acid, 2-methyl, ccris 6068
• PubChem CID: 10349
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbutanedioic acid
• SMILES: CC(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 110°C to 115°C
• Linear Formula: HO₂CCH₂CH(CH₃)CO₂H
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1722946
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 132.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methylsuccinic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	207-857-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only