Muconic acid
Agent Name
Muconic acid
CAS Number
505-70-4
Formula
C6-H6-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Butadiene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid; 2,4-Hexadienedioic acid; Hexa-2,4-dienedioic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
White crystalline solid; [Chem Service MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A metabolite of benzene that is reportedly a reliable indicator of occupational exposure; [ChemIDplus] "trans,trans-Muconic acid is a metabolite of benzene in humans." [Wikipedia] t,t-Muconic acid in urine (500 ug/g creatinine at end of shift) is used as a BEI for benzene; [TLVs and BEIs]
Comments
See "trans,trans-Muconic acid."
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