Acetonedicarboxylic acid
Agent Name
Acetonedicarboxylic acid
CAS Number
542-05-2
Formula
C5-H6-O5
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Oxoglutaric acid; Pentanedioic acid, 3-oxo-; [ChemIDplus] 3-Oxopentanedioic acid; beta-Ketoglutaric acid; [Merck Index] 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid; 3-Ketoglutaric acid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Off-white hygroscopic powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
May explode if heated under confinement; A skin and strong eye irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
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