CAS 18294-85-4

2-Hydroxyadipic acid

Description:

2-Hydroxyadipic acid, also known as 2-hydroxyhexanedioic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid characterized by the presence of two carboxyl (-COOH) groups and a hydroxyl (-OH) group on its carbon chain. It has the molecular formula C6H10O4 and features a six-carbon backbone, making it a derivative of adipic acid. This compound is typically a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and exhibits moderate acidity due to its carboxylic acid groups. 2-Hydroxyadipic acid is of interest in various applications, including the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and as a potential building block in organic synthesis. Its hydroxyl group allows for further chemical modifications, enhancing its utility in creating more complex molecules. Additionally, it may have applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to its potential as a pH regulator or as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds. Overall, 2-hydroxyadipic acid is a versatile compound with significant relevance in both industrial and research contexts.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O5/c7-4(6(10)11)2-1-3-5(8)9/h4,7H,1-3H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)

InChI key: InChIKey=OTTXIFWBPRRYOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(C(O)=O)O)CCC(O)=O

Synonyms:

• 2,3,4-Trideoxyhexaric acid
• 2-Hydroxyadipic acid
• 2-Hydroxyhexanedioic Acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Hydroxyadipic acid
• Hexanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-
• α-Hydroxyadipic acid

2-Hydroxyadipic acid

CAS: 18294-85-4

2-Hydroxyadipic acid

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 162.14

Ref: 54-BUP02107

Hexanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-

CAS: 18294-85-4

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 162.1406

Ref: IN-DA0024A9

2-Hydroxyadipic acid

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2-Hydroxyadipic acid (2-hydroxyhexanedioic acid) is an organic acid formed by the reduction of 2-ketoadipic acid.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅

Purity: 95% - 99.99%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 162.14

Ref: TM-T19102

2-Hydroxyadipic acid

CAS: 18294-85-4

2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 162.14

Ref: IN-DG238519

2-Hydroxyhexanedioic Acid Disodium Salt

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Stability Very Hygroscopic
Applications Accumulation and excretion of 2-Hydroxyhexanedioic Acid (with 2-ketoadipic and 2-aminoadipic) in urine can be caused by 2-ketoadipic acidemia, probably without adverse phenotypic effects , due to deficiency of 2-ketoadipic dehydrogenase.
References Svendsen, J., et al.: J. Chromatogr., 337, 9 (1985); Przyrembel, H., et al.: Clin. Chim. Acta 58, 257 (1975).

Formula: C₆H₈Na₂O₅

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 206.1

Ref: TR-H943015

2-HYDROXYHEXANEDIOIC ACID

CAS: 18294-85-4

Purity: >95%

Molecular weight: 162.1410065

Ref: 10-F798296