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2-Hydroxyadipic acid

SKU 90035658 CAS 18294-85-4 Available on enquiry

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2-Hydroxyadipic acid is a dicarboxylic acid derivative used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and biochemical research. This compound is identified by CAS number 18294-85-4 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 2-Hydroxyadipic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90035658
CAS Number
18294-85-4
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxyhexanedioic acid
Exact Mass
162.0528
SMILES
C(CC(C(=O)O)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
OTTXIFWBPRRYOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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)
PubChem CID
193530

Synonyms

  • (2S)-2-HYDROXY-HEXANEDIOIC ACID
  • 2-Hydroxyadipate
  • 2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid
  • 2,3,4-Trideoxyhexaric acid
  • a-Hydroxyadipate
  • a-hydroxyadipic acid
  • alpha-Hydroxyadipic acid
  • DL-2-Hydroxyadipic acid
  • Hexanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-
  • Hexanedioic acid, hydroxy-

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Hydroxyadipic acid used for?

2-Hydroxyadipic acid is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and research applications.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyadipic acid?

The chemical formula is C6H10O5 and it has a molecular weight of 162.14 g/mol.

How should 2-Hydroxyadipic acid be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, following standard laboratory chemical storage practices.

What grade of 2-Hydroxyadipic acid is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity and grade specifications available for this product.

Can Molekula supply 2-Hydroxyadipic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this product in bulk quantities to meet your specific research or manufacturing requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your records.

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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