Coumalic acid CAS#: 500-05-0; ChemWhat Code: 58330
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Coumalic acid |
| Synonyms | 2-Oxo-2H-pyran-5-carboxylic acid, 2-Pyrone-5-carboxylic acid;6-Oxopyran-3-carboxylic acid;a-Pyrone-5-carboxylic acid;α-Pyrone-5-carboxylic acid;Coumalic acid, 5-Carboxy-2-pyrone;courMaric acid;2H-Pyran-5-carboxylic acid, 2-oxo;Cumalic Acid alpha-Pyrone-5-carboxylic Acid |
| CAS Registry Number | 500-05-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H4O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.09 |
| EINECS | 207-899-0 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 203-205 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 218 °C120 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 218°C/120mm |
| Water Solubility | Very soluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,2557 |
| BRN | 119747 |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2H-Pyran-5-carboxylic acid, 2-oxo-(500-05-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2H-Pyran-5-carboxylic acid, 2-oxo-(500-05-0) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| S Phrase | 22-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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