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Pimelic acid, 98%
CAS: 111-16-0 | C7H12O4 | 160.17 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1849522
Description
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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ApplicationsPimelic 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.
Specifications
| Pimelic acid | |
| 102°C to 106°C | |
| 212°C (10 mmHg) | |
| HO2C(CH2)5CO2H | |
| 100 g | |
| 14,7431 | |
| Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. | |
| OC(=O)CCCCCC(O)=O | |
| 160.17 | |
| CHEBI:30531 | |
| ≥98% |
| 111-16-0 | |
| 1.329 | |
| C7H12O4 | |
| MFCD00004425 | |
| 1210024 | |
| 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 | |
| WLJVNTCWHIRURA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| heptanedioic acid | |
| 385 | |
| 160.17 |
Chemical Identifiers
| 111-16-0 | |
| 160.17 | |
| WLJVNTCWHIRURA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 385 | |
| heptanedioic acid |
| C7H12O4 | |
| MFCD00004425 | |
| 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 | |
| CHEBI:30531 | |
| OC(=O)CCCCCC(O)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
EINECSNumber : 203-840-8
RTECSNumber : TK3677000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only