Methylmalonic acid
ALDRICH/M54058 - 99%
Synonym: 2-Methylpropanedioic acid
CAS Number: 516-05-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6O4
Molecular Weight: 118.09
EC Number: 208-219-5
MDL Number: MFCD00002656
Linear Formula: CH3CH(CO2H)2
Product Type: Chemical
assay | 99% |
InChI | 1S/C4H6O4/c1-2(3(5)6)4(7) |
InChI key | ZIYVHBGGAOATLY-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 128-130 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | CC(C(O)=O)C(O)=O |
Application: | Methylmalonic acid can be used as a substrate in: • Esterification reactions by various catalysts. • Synthesis of pyrimidinium betaines with formamidine. • Synthesis of malonic acid half thioester (MAHT). |
Packaging: | 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | 99% |
mp | 128-130 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |