3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaraldehydic acid
[CAS# 541-07-1]

Identification

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaraldehydic acid
• Synonyms: 4,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methyl-Tetrahydropyran-2-One; 4,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methyl-2-Tetrahydropyranone; 4,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methyl-Oxan-2-One
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 146.14
• CAS Registry Number: 541-07-1
• SMILES: CC1(O)CC(OC(O)C1)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O4/c1-6(9)2-4(7)10-5(8)3-6/h4,7,9H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChIKey: IWRRRSOSYPFCDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Properties

• Density: 1.4±0.1g/cm³ (Cal.)
• Boiling point: 354.8±42.0°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 155.4±21.4°C (Cal.)