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Methylsuccinic Acid
Identification
Synonyms: methyl succinic acid; propane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid; 2-methylbutanedioic acid; methylbutanedioic acid; methylbutanedioic acid; D,L-methylbutanedioic acid; R,S-methylbutanedioic acid; alpha-methylsuccinic acid
CAS No.: 498-21-5
EINECS No.: 207-857-1
China Customs Code: 2917190090
HS code: 291719
Molecular Weight: 132.11
Molecular Formula: C5H8O4
Structural Formula: 
Melting Point: 110-115 °C
Boiling Point: 236.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Flashing point: 111 °C
Specific Gravity: 1.41
Water solubility: soluble in water, alkohol and ether.
Application
Methylsuccinc acid is used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis, adjuvent in waste paper recycling, etching agent, light-stabilizer for polymers, acid activator in solder flux to remove metal oxides in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process.
Specification*
| Methyl Succinic acid (HPLC) | 99.0% min. |
|---|---|
| m.p. (°C) | 114 to 117 |
| moisture | 0.2% max. |
| residue on ignition | 0.1% max. |
| appearance | white crystal |
Standard Packaging
25kgs/fiber drum, on pallets.
Risks and Safety Information
Methylsuccinic Acid is not regulated by UN. Safe for air, land and sea transportation
Risk Phrase: R36/37/38
Safety Phrase: S26, S36
Warning: Irritant
