Methylsuccinic acid
Agent Name
Methylsuccinic acid
CAS Number
498-21-5
Formula
C5-H8-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Propanedicarboxylic acid; 2-Methylsuccinic acid; Butanedioic acid, methyl-; Pyrotartaric acid; Butanedioic acid, 2-methyl-; Succinic acid, methyl- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] 2-Methylbutanedioic acid; Methyl succinic acid; (+-)-Methylsuccinic acid; R,S-2-Methylbutanedioic acid; [CAMEO]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
White, yellowish, or beige solid; [CAMEO] Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [NTP]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Succinic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00105 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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