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M54058

Sigma-Aldrich

Methylmalonic acid

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Methylpropanedioic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(CO2H)2
CAS Number:
516-05-2
Molecular Weight:
118.09
Beilstein:
1756084
EC Number:
208-219-5
MDL number:
MFCD00002656
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24896996
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

mp

128-130 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H6O4/c1-2(3(5)6)4(7)8/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)

InChI key

ZIYVHBGGAOATLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Methylmalonic acid can be used as a substrate in:
  • Esterification reactions by various catalysts.
  • Synthesis of pyrimidinium betaines with formamidine.
  • Synthesis of malonic acid half thioester (MAHT).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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