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meso-2,3-Dimethylsuccinic acid

meso-2,3-Dimethylsuccinic acid chemical structure
CAS Number608-40-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight146.14 g/mol

What is meso-2,3-Dimethylsuccinic acid?

meso-2,3-Dimethylsuccinic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 608-40-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

meso-2,3-Dimethylsuccinic acid was used in the synthesis of:
• meso-1,4-diiodo-2,3-dimethylbutane1
• selenoacetal with an erythro-configured CHMe-CHMe fragment2
• erythro-4-acetoxy-2,3-dimethylbutan-1-ol 2
• (±)-faranal2

Specifications

Linear Formula

HO2CCH(CH3)CH(CH3)CO2H

Molecular Weight

146.14 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

200 °C (dec.)(lit.)

EC Number

210-163-1

WGK Germany

3

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

HO2CCH(CH3)CH(CH3)CO2H