2-hydroxypentanedioic acid - ≥95%(GC) , CAS No.40951-21-1

CAS: 40951-21-1 Cat. No.: H768271 Formula: C5H6O5Na2 Molecular Weight: 192.08 PubChem CID: 218623
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GRADE & PURITY ≥95%(GC)
Storage
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Why this grade

≥95%(GC) for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

Store at 2-8°C,Desiccated Ships Wet ice Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Specifications & Purity
≥95%(GC)
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Desiccated
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Action Type
INHIBITOR
Purity
≥95%(GC)
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesC(CC(=O)[O-])C(C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+].[Na+]
IUPAC Namedisodium;2-hydroxypentanedioate
InChIKeyDZHFTEDSQFPDPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
INCHI1S/C5H8O5.2Na/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;;/h3,6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;/q;2*+1/p-2
Isomeric SMILES C(CC(=O)[O-])C(C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID 218623
Molecular Weight 192.08

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassHydroxy acids and derivatives
SubclassShort-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentShort-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Monosaccharides  Fatty acids and conjugates  Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives  Secondary alcohols  Carboxylic acid salts  Carboxylic acids  Organic sodium salts  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Short-chain hydroxy acid - Fatty acid - Monosaccharide - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Secondary alcohol - Carboxylic acid salt - Organic alkali metal salt - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic sodium salt - Organic salt - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as short-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are hydroxy acids with an alkyl chain the contains less than 6 carbon atoms.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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Chemical and Physical Properties
Molecular Weight192.080 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass192.001 Da
Monoisotopic Mass192.001 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area100.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity130.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count3
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product, and how is it determined?
This product is supplied at ≥95% purity, determined by gas chromatography (GC). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
How should this product be stored?
Store at 2–8 °C, desiccated. Keep the container tightly closed with desiccant — the material is moisture-sensitive.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships chilled on wet ice. Unpack on arrival and transfer it to the storage condition stated above.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 40951-21-1, the molecular formula is C5H6Na2O5, and the molecular weight is 192.08 g/mol. InChIKey DZHFTEDSQFPDPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L.
What documentation is provided?
Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

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