Mucic acid, CAS No. 526-99-8

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526-99-8

Catalog No. EBD2199023

CAS 526-99-8

Name Mucic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Mucicacid Galactaricacid~Tetrahydroxyadipicacid Galactaricacid hexaricacid D-galactaricacid (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate(non-preferredname) (2S,3R,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate(non-preferredname) (2S,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate(non-preferredname) 2,2,3,3-tetrahydroxyhexanedioicacid

Molecular Formula: C6H10O8

Molecular Weight: 210.14

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Saccharides, Nucleosides, and Nucleotides Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

Mucic acid, also known as galactaric acid, is a dicarboxylic acid derived from the oxidation of galactose or other galactose-containing polysaccharides. It is a white, crystalline solid with the molecular formula C6H10O8. The compound is characterized by its meso structure, lacking optical activity due to internal symmetry. Its primary applications are in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various compounds, including adipic acid and other specialty chemicals. In life sciences, mucic acid is used as a biochemical reagent and a starting material for the preparation of chiral building blocks and chelating agents. It is also investigated for its potential in polymer synthesis and as a corrosion inhibitor. Mucic acid is generally considered to have low toxicity. It is a naturally occurring substance found in some plants and can be produced from renewable resources like agricultural waste, aligning with green chemistry principles.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 220-225 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Storage: Store at RT.

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light beige fine crystalline powder