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Senecic acid

Also known as Necic acid, (2R,3R,5Z)-5-ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylhexanedioic acid, (2R,3R,Z)-5-Ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylhexanedioic acid

CAS 13588-16-4Formula C10H16O5Molar mass 216.23 g/mol
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Senecic acid chemical structure, C10H16O5, CAS 13588-16-4
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CAS number
13588-16-4
Formula
C10H16O5
Molar mass
216.23 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Senecic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Senecic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H16O5 and a molar mass of 216.23 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 13588-16-4. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,5Z)-5-ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylhexanedioic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3R,5Z)-5-ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylhexanedioic acid
CAS number
13588-16-4
Molecular formula
C10H16O5
UNII
AXN0570QIE
InChIKey
CEYWPVCZMDVGLZ-BEPFRFAYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H16O5/c1-4-7(8(11)12)5-6(2)10(3,15)9(13)14/h4,6,15H,5H2,1-3H3,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)/b7-4-/t6-,10-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC=C(CC(C)C(C)(O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C/C=C(/C[C@@H](C)[C@](C)(C(=O)O)O)\C(=O)O

Synonyms

  • Necic acid
  • (2R,3R,5Z)-5-ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylhexanedioic acid
  • (2R,3R,Z)-5-Ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylhexanedioic acid
  • Platynecic acid
  • Senecionic acid
  • Platynecinic acid
  • (+)-Senecic acid
  • Hexanedioic acid, 5-ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-, (2R,3R,5Z)-)
  • Hexanedioic acid, 5-ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-, (R-(R*,R*-(Z)))-

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
216.23 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
216.0998 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.88calc.
Topological polar surface area
94.83 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
15calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.6calc.
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 Senecic 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 Senecic 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 Senecic acid?

Senecic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H16O5 and a molar mass of 216.23 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 13588-16-4. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R,5Z)-5-ethylidene-2-hydroxy-2,3-dimethylhexanedioic acid.

What is the CAS number of Senecic acid?

The CAS registry number of Senecic acid is 13588-16-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Senecic acid?

The molecular formula of Senecic acid is C10H16O5 and its molar mass is 216.23 g/mol.

What is Senecic acid used for?

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

Is Senecic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Senecic 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 Senecic acid?

Senecic 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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