CAS 617-62-9: 2-Methylglutaric acid

Description: 2-Methylglutaric acid, with the CAS number 617-62-9, is a dicarboxylic acid characterized by its two carboxyl functional groups (-COOH) and a branched alkyl chain. It has the molecular formula C6H10O4 and features a methyl group attached to the second carbon of the pentanedioic acid backbone. This compound is typically a colorless, viscous liquid or solid at room temperature and is soluble in water due to its polar carboxylic acid groups. 2-Methylglutaric acid is known for its role in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in various chemical reactions. It can also be involved in metabolic pathways, particularly in the context of certain metabolic disorders. The compound exhibits typical acid properties, such as the ability to donate protons in solution, and can participate in esterification and other reactions characteristic of carboxylic acids. Its derivatives may have applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer production.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O4/c1-4(6(9)10)2-3-5(7)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=AQYCMVICBNBXNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• (2R)-2-methylpentanedioate
• (2S)-2-methylpentanedioate
• 2-MethylglutaricAcid
• 2-Methylpentanedioic Acid
• A-Methylglutaric Acid
• Ai3-23452
• Akos 237-134
• Glutaric acid, 2-methyl-
• Nsc 408456
• Nsc 5941
• Pentanedioic acid 2-methyl ester
• Pentanedioic acid, 2-methyl-, (.+/-.)-
• Rarechem Al Bo 0092
• 2-Methylglutaric acid

2-Methylglutaric acid, 98%

CAS: 617-62-9

2-Methylglutaric acid is used as primary and secondary intermediates in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This …

• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder, White to pale cream
• Molecular weight: 146.14

2-METHYLGLUTARIC ACID

CAS: 617-62-9

• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Purity: 97%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 146.142g/mol

2-Methylglutaric acid

CAS: 617-62-9

• Purity: 98%
• Molecular weight: 146.14g/mol

2-Methylpentanedioic acid

CAS: 617-62-9

• Purity: 98%
• Molecular weight: 146.14g/mol

2-Methylglutaric Acid

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• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)
• Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal
• Molecular weight: 146.14

2-Methylpentanedioic acid

CAS: 617-62-9

• Purity: 97%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 146.14199829101562

2-Methylpentanedioic acid

CAS: 617-62-9

2-Methylpentanedioic acid, a succinic acid metabolite, occurs naturally in human urine.

• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Purity: 98% - 99.71%
• Color and Shape: White Solid Crystalline
• Molecular weight: 146.14

2-Methylglutaric Acid

CAS: 617-62-9

• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 146.14

2-Methyl-pentanedioic acid

CAS: 617-62-9

2-Methyl-Pentanedioic acid is a metabolite that inhibits the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase, which is involved in …

• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color and Shape: White/Off-White Solid
• Molecular weight: 146.14 g/mol