P45001

Pimelic acid

98%

• Synonym(s): Heptanedioic acid
• Linear Formula: HO₂C(CH₂)₅CO₂H
• CAS Number: 111-16-0
• Molecular Weight: 160.17
• Beilstein: 1210024
• EC Number: 203-840-8
• MDL number: MFCD00004425
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24898545
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: crystals
• bp: 212 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 103-105 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OC(=O)CCCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H12O4/c8-6(9)4-2-1-3-5-7(10)11/h1-5H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)
• InChI key: WLJVNTCWHIRURA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Pimelic acid, also known as heptanedioic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid commonly used as a precursor in the biosynthesis of biotin. It serves as a building block in the synthesis of various compounds , and it is used as a key precursor in the production of polyamides, polyesters, and other polymers.

Application

• Pimelic acid in microbial soil treatments: A 2023 study examined the use of pimelic acid in soil treatment, observing its impact on the microbial community structure and metabolites in bayberry plantations. This application illustrates its potential in agricultural biotechnology and soil remediation (Ren et al., 2023).
• Pharmaceutical applications of pimelic acid: A 2023 study involved pimelic acid in the preparation and physiochemical analysis of novel ciprofloxacin/dicarboxylic acid salts, showcasing its utility as a pharmaceutical intermediate (Hibbard et al., 2023).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves