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Methyl hydrogen succinate, 95%
CAS: 3878-55-5 | C5H8O4 | 132.115 g/mol
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Catalog number H59722.22
also known as H59722-22
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Price (USD)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS3878-55-5
IUPAC Name4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC5H8O4
InChI KeyJDRMYOQETPMYQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOC(=O)CCC(O)=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay from Supplier's CofA≥94.0%
Appearance (Color)White
FormPowder or crystals or crystalline powder
Melting Point56.0-61.0°C
It could react with 1,2,3-trimethoxy-benzene, and obtain the 4-oxo-4-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-phenyl)-butyric acid methyl ester. This reaction needs the reagent of PPA. Butanedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester is an intermediate in the synthesis of agonist to both GHB and GABAB neural receptors, exhibiting neurotransmitter-like effects.
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Applications
It could react with 1,2,3-trimethoxy-benzene, and obtain the 4-oxo-4-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-phenyl)-butyric acid methyl ester. This reaction needs the reagent of PPA. Butanedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester is an intermediate in the synthesis of agonist to both GHB and GABAB neural receptors, exhibiting neurotransmitter-like effects.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
It could react with 1,2,3-trimethoxy-benzene, and obtain the 4-oxo-4-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-phenyl)-butyric acid methyl ester. This reaction needs the reagent of PPA. Butanedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester is an intermediate in the synthesis of agonist to both GHB and GABAB neural receptors, exhibiting neurotransmitter-like effects.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ryszard Andruszkiewicz, et al. Synthesis of N3-fumaramoyl-L-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid analogues, the irreversible inhibitors of glucosamine synthetase.Int. J. Pept. Protein Res.,1986,27(5), 449-453.
- P Borgeat, et al. Transformation of arachidonic acid and homo-gamma-linolenic acid by rabbit polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Monohydroxy acids from novel lipoxygenases.J. Biol. Chem.,1976,2527816-7820.