Dihydroxymaleic acid
Agent Name
Dihydroxymaleic acid
CAS Number
526-84-1
Formula
C4-H4-O6
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,3-Dihydroxymaleic acid; 2-Butenedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (Z)- (9CI); Maleic acid, dihydroxy- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] (2Z)-2,3-Dihydroxy-2-butenedioic acid; 1,2-Dihydroxyethylenedicarboxylic acid; [Merck Index]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used to detect fluoride and titanium; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Maleic acid."
Biomedical References
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