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Foscolic acid

Also known as Acidum foscolicum, Phoscolic acid, PDLA

CAS 2398-95-0Formula C6H11O8PMolar mass 242.12 g/mol
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Foscolic acid chemical structure, C6H11O8P, CAS 2398-95-0
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CAS number
2398-95-0
Formula
C6H11O8P
Molar mass
242.12 g/mol
HS code
293149
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Foscolic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Foscolic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C6H11O8P and a molar mass of 242.12 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2398-95-0. The IUPAC name is 2-[(1-carboxy-1-hydroxyethyl)-hydroxyphosphoryl]-2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[(1-carboxy-1-hydroxyethyl)-hydroxyphosphoryl]-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
CAS number
2398-95-0
Molecular formula
C6H11O8P
UNII
DZJ4QTB7YY
InChIKey
RBMHUYBJIYNRLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H11O8P/c1-5(11,3(7)8)15(13,14)6(2,12)4(9)10/h11-12H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,13,14)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(C(=O)O)(O)P(=O)(C(C)(C(=O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Acidum foscolicum
  • Phoscolic acid
  • PDLA
  • Acido foscolico
  • Acide foscolique
  • 2,2'-Phosphinicodilactic acid
  • 2,2'-(hydroxyphosphoryl)bis(2-hydroxypropanoic acid)
  • 2-[(1-carboxy-1-hydroxyethyl)-hydroxyphosphoryl]-2-hydroxypropanoic acid
  • Lactic acid, 2,2'-phosphinicodi-
  • Foscolsaure
  • 2,2'-Phosphinicobis(2-hydroxypropanoic acid)
  • Propanoic acid, 2,2'-phosphinicobis(2-hydroxy-

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
242.12 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
242.0192 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.16calc.
Topological polar surface area
152.4 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
15calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
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 Foscolic acid is traded under.

HS 2931.49Indicative HS code

Non-halogenated organo-phosphorous derivatives, other

World exports in 2024
$3.44B
−6.5% vs 2023, imports $3.07B
2022 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China54.9%
  2. United States25.4%
  3. Germany5.1%
Top importers
  1. United States20.9%
  2. Argentina14.9%
  3. Brazil14.3%
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The HS code shown for Foscolic 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 Foscolic acid?

Foscolic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C6H11O8P and a molar mass of 242.12 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2398-95-0. The IUPAC name is 2-[(1-carboxy-1-hydroxyethyl)-hydroxyphosphoryl]-2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Foscolic acid?

The CAS registry number of Foscolic acid is 2398-95-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Foscolic acid?

The molecular formula of Foscolic acid is C6H11O8P and its molar mass is 242.12 g/mol.

What is Foscolic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Foscolic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Foscolic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Foscolic 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 Foscolic acid?

Foscolic acid is usually classified under HS code 293149 (Non-halogenated organo-phosphorous derivatives, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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