2-methyl-2-pentenedioic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:

141-147°C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

BRN 

2096229

Major Application

clinical testing

InChI

1S/C6H8O4/c1-4(6(9)10)2-3-5(7)8/h2H,3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/b4-2+

InChIKey

JKGHDBJDBRBRNA-DUXPYHPUSA-N

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

WGK 3

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

2-methyl-2-pentenedioic acid Usage And Synthesis

Uses

clinical testing

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Methylglutaconic acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2-Methylglutaconic acid is found in the urine of patients with organic aciduria from 2-methylacetoacetyl-CoA thiolase.