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Citraconic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04178.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Citraconic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04178.18
50 g, Each
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Catalog number: L04178.18
also known as L04178-18
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
498-23-7
IUPAC Name
(2Z)-2-methylbut-2-enedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H6O4
InChI Key
HNEGQIOMVPPMNR-IHWYPQMZSA-N
SMILES
C\C(=C\C(O)=O)C(O)=O
Form
Crystalline powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.0 to ≤102.0%
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥98.0%

Description

Citraconic acid is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Citraconic acid is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. It is hygroscopic in nature.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    Precautionary Statements

    P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing