Pimelic acid - ≥98% , CAS No.111-16-0

CAS: 111-16-0 Cat. No.: P707307 Molecular Weight: 160.17 Beilstein Registry Number: 1210024 EC Number: 203-840-8
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
Heptanedioic acid | Pentane-1,5-dicarboxylic acid | 1,5-Pentanedicarboxylic acid | 1,7-Heptanedioic acid
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≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 28 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Heptanedioic acid | Pentane-1, 5-dicarboxylic acid | 1, 5-Pentanedicarboxylic acid | 1, 7-Heptanedioic acid
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Desiccated, Room temperature
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Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesC(CCC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O
IUPAC Nameheptanedioic acid
InChIKeyWLJVNTCWHIRURA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C7H12O4/c8-6(9)4-2-1-3-5-7(10)11/h1-5H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)
Isomeric SMILES C(CCC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O
WGK Germany 2
RTECS TK3677000
Molecular Weight 160.17
Beilstein 1210024
Reaxy-Rn 1210024
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Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
SubclassFatty acids and conjugates
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentMedium-chain fatty acids
Alternative Parents Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Medium-chain fatty acid - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms.
External Descriptors Dicarboxylic acids
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
E2614125Certificate of AnalysisMay 21, 2026 P707307
A2623084Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 P707307
F2527573Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 P707307
F2527574Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 P707307
F2527575Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 P707307
F2527576Certificate of AnalysisJul 10, 2025 P707307
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.Soluble in alcohol, ether
Boil Point(°C)212°C
Melt Point(°C)103-106°C
Molecular Weight160.170 g/mol
XLogP30.500
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count6
Exact Mass160.074 Da
Monoisotopic Mass160.074 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area74.600 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity125.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
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