2-Hydroxy-Butanedioic Acid Potassium Salt (1:2)
[CAS# 585-09-1]

Identification

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-Butanedioic Acid Potassium Salt (1:2)
• Synonyms: Dipotassium 2-Hydroxysuccinate; Potassium Malate
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₄K₂O₅
• Molecular Weight: 210.27
• CAS Registry Number: 585-09-1
• EINECS: 209-549-2
• SMILES: C(C(O)C([O-])=O)C([O-])=O.[K+].[K+]
• InChI: 1S/C4H6O5.2K/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7;;/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9);;/q;2*+1/p-2
• InChIKey: SVICABYXKQIXBM-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Properties

• Boiling point: 306.4°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 153.4°C (Cal.)