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2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid

CAS 2137998-73-1Formula C10H18O5Molar mass 218.25 g/mol
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2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid chemical structure, C10H18O5, CAS 2137998-73-1
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CAS number
2137998-73-1
Formula
C10H18O5
Molar mass
218.25 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H18O5 and a molar mass of 218.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2137998-73-1. The IUPAC name is 2-hexan-2-yl-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid.

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IUPAC name
2-hexan-2-yl-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
CAS number
2137998-73-1
Molecular formula
C10H18O5
InChIKey
XILHJABFXBPVMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H18O5/c1-3-4-5-7(2)10(15,9(13)14)6-8(11)12/h7,15H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCC(C)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
218.25 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
218.1154 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.1calc.
Topological polar surface area
94.83 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
7calc.
Heavy atoms
15calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.8calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid?

2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H18O5 and a molar mass of 218.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2137998-73-1. The IUPAC name is 2-hexan-2-yl-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid.

What is the CAS number of 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid?

The CAS registry number of 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is 2137998-73-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid?

The molecular formula of 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is C10H18O5 and its molar mass is 218.25 g/mol.

What is 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid?

2-(Hexan-2-yl)-2-hydroxybutanedioic acid is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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