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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4464 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4464 | ||
Revision as of 21:07, 30 April 2016
Description
Brown liquid with a vinegar odor and a slightly acidic taste.
Synonyms and Related Terms
dextronic acid; maltonic acid; glyconic acid; glycogenic acid; pentahydroxycaproic acid; 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
Other Properties
Soluble in water forming solution with pH = 2.2. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Insoluble in ether and most organic solvents.
| Composition | C6H12O7 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 526-95-4 |
| Melting Point | 131 |
| Density | 1.24 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=196.16 |
Hazards and Safety
Non-flammable.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4464
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993