2,2-Dimethylsuccinic acid
- CAS NO.:597-43-3
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 146.14
- MDL number: MFCD00004196
- EINECS: 209-899-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:21:22
What is 2,2-Dimethylsuccinic acid ?
Chemical properties
white crystalline powder
Definition
ChEBI: An alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid that is succinic acid substituted by two methyl groups at positions 2 and 2 respectively.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 71, p. 3418, 1949 DOI: 10.1021/ja01178a044
Synthesis, p. 710, 1980 DOI: 10.1055/s-1980-29181
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from EtOH/ether or EtOH/chloroform. [Beilstein 2 IV 1996.]
Properties of 2,2-Dimethylsuccinic acid
| Melting point: | 138-142 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 311.39°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.4528 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4328 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | powder to crystal |
| pka | 3.80±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White to Almost white |
| Water Solubility | 70g/L(14 ºC) |
| BRN | 1764476 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 597-43-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic acid(597-43-3) |
Safety information for 2,2-Dimethylsuccinic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,2-Dimethylsuccinic acid
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