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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

(2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid

Also known as (R)-2-Hydroxyadipic acid, 2(R)-Hydroxyadipic acid, (2R)-2-Hydroxyadipic acid

CAS 77252-44-9Formula C6H10O5Molar mass 162.14 g/mol
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(2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid chemical structure, C6H10O5, CAS 77252-44-9
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CAS number
77252-44-9
Formula
C6H10O5
Molar mass
162.14 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

(R)-2-hydroxyadipic acid is an adipic acid derivative having a (2R)-hydroxy substituent. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-2-hydroxyadipate(2-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R)-2-hydroxyhexanedioic acid
CAS number
77252-44-9
Molecular formula
C6H10O5
UNII
H6VQB36KX9
InChIKey
OTTXIFWBPRRYOG-SCSAIBSYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H10O5/c7-4(6(10)11)2-1-3-5(8)9/h4,7H,1-3H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/t4-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
O=C(O)CCCC(O)C(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C(C[C@H](C(=O)O)O)CC(=O)O

Synonyms

  • (R)-2-Hydroxyadipic acid
  • 2(R)-Hydroxyadipic acid
  • (2R)-2-Hydroxyadipic acid
  • 2(R)-Hydroxyadipate
  • (2R)-2-Hydroxyadipate
  • 2-hydroxy-(R)-Hexanedioate
  • 2-hydroxy-(R)-Hexanedioic acid
  • (2R)-2-Oxidanylhexanedioic acid
  • 2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid, (2R)-
  • Hexanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (R)-
  • Hexanedioic acid, 2-hydroxy-, (2R)-
  • (2R)-2-Hydroxy-hexanedioic acid

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
162.14 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
162.0528 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.31calc.
Topological polar surface area
94.83 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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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 (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic 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 (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid?

(R)-2-hydroxyadipic acid is an adipic acid derivative having a (2R)-hydroxy substituent. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-2-hydroxyadipate(2-).

What is the CAS number of (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid?

The CAS registry number of (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid is 77252-44-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid?

The molecular formula of (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid is C6H10O5 and its molar mass is 162.14 g/mol.

What is (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic 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 (2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic acid?

(2R)-2-Hydroxyhexanedioic 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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