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Piscidic acid

Also known as Aquacacteen, (+)-Piscidic acid, (p-Hydroxybenzyl)tartaric acid

CAS 35388-57-9Formula C11H12O7Molar mass 256.21 g/mol
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Piscidic acid chemical structure, C11H12O7, CAS 35388-57-9
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CAS number
35388-57-9
Formula
C11H12O7
Molar mass
256.21 g/mol
HS code
291899
Category
Aromatic building blocks

What is Piscidic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Piscidic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C11H12O7 and a molar mass of 256.21 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 35388-57-9. The IUPAC name is (2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid
CAS number
35388-57-9
Molecular formula
C11H12O7
UNII
511BQ884F7
InChIKey
TUODPMGCCJSJRH-LDYMZIIASA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H12O7/c12-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)5-11(18,10(16)17)8(13)9(14)15/h1-4,8,12-13,18H,5H2,(H,14,15)(H,16,17)/t8-,11-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
O=C(O)C(O)C(O)(Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C[C@@]([C@@H](C(=O)O)O)(C(=O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Aquacacteen
  • (+)-Piscidic acid
  • (p-Hydroxybenzyl)tartaric acid
  • (+)-(2S,3R)-Piscidic acid
  • Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-2-((4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl)-, (2R,3S)-
  • (2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid
  • Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-, (2R,3S)-
  • (2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-2-((4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl)butanedioic acid
  • (2S,3R)-2,3-dihydroxy-2-((4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl)butanedioic acid
  • (2R,3S)-2,3-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)succinic Acid

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
256.21 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
256.0583 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.8calc.
Topological polar surface area
135.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.27calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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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 Piscidic acid is traded under.

HS 2918.99Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone)…

World exports in 2024
$1.46B
−1.1% vs 2023, imports $1.54B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China40.0%
  2. India * partner reported26.6%
  3. Germany8.0%
Top importers
  1. United States25.6%
  2. Brazil6.7%
  3. Argentina5.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Piscidic 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 Piscidic acid?

Piscidic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C11H12O7 and a molar mass of 256.21 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 35388-57-9. The IUPAC name is (2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid.

What is the CAS number of Piscidic acid?

The CAS registry number of Piscidic acid is 35388-57-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Piscidic acid?

The molecular formula of Piscidic acid is C11H12O7 and its molar mass is 256.21 g/mol.

What is Piscidic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Piscidic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Piscidic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Piscidic 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 Piscidic acid?

Piscidic acid is usually classified under HS code 291899 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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