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Pimelic acid, 98%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A18495.14

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Description

CAS: 111-16-0 | C7H12O4 | 160.17 g/mol

Pimelic acid derivatives are involved in the biosynthesis of the amino acid called lysine. It is applied as a precursor to many polyesters and polyamides. It is the final member of the mnemonic used to aid recollection of the order of the first six dicarboxylic acids.

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Applications
Pimelic acid derivatives are involved in the biosynthesis of the amino acid called lysine. It is applied as a precursor to many polyesters and polyamides. It is the final member of the mnemonic used to aid recollection of the order of the first six dicarboxylic acids.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and light. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 111-16-0
Molecular Formula C7H12O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 160.17
MDL Number MFCD00004425
InChI Key WLJVNTCWHIRURA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym pimelic acid, 1,5-pentanedicarboxylic acid, pileric acid, heptandioic acid, heptane-1,7-dioic acid, pimelate, 6-carboxyhexanoate, 6-carboxyhexanoic acid, 1,7-heptanedioic acid, unii-bzq96wx25f
PubChem CID 385
ChEBI CHEBI:30531
IUPAC Name heptanedioic acid
SMILES OC(=O)CCCCCC(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point 102°C to 106°C
Density 1.329
Boiling Point 212°C (10 mmHg)
Linear Formula HO2C(CH2)5CO2H
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 1210024
Merck Index 14,7431
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.
Formula Weight 160.17
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Pimelic acid
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  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
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