Description

Galactaric Acid, also known as Mucic Acid, is a white crystalline organic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₁₀O₈. This dicarboxylic acid is derived from galactose and is widely utilized in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of polymers, chelating agents, and biodegradable materials. With a high purity grade (97-98%), our Galactaric Acid is ideal for analytical standards, organic synthesis, and industrial applications. Its unique tetrahydroxyhexanedioic structure makes it valuable in studies of carbohydrate metabolism and as a precursor for specialty chemicals. Packaged in sealed containers to ensure stability, this product meets rigorous quality standards for laboratory and commercial use.

Properties

• CAS Number: 526-99-8
• Complexity: 202
• IUPAC Name: (2S,3R,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O8/c7-1(3(9)5(11)12)2(8)4(10)6(13)14/h1-4,7-10H,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)/t1-,2+,3+,4-
• InChI Key: DSLZVSRJTYRBFB-DUHBMQHGSA-N
• Exact Mass: 210.03756727
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O8
• Molecular Weight: 210.14
• SMILES: [C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)([C@@H](C(=O)O)O)O
• Topological: 156
• Monoisotopic Mass: 210.03756727
• Physical Description: Solid; Faintly beige powder;
• Color/Form: CRYSTALLINE POWDER
• Melting Point: 220 – 225 °C
• Solubility: ACICULAR CRYSTALS; SOL IN WATER /AMMONIUM SALT/
• Synonyms: mucic acid, galactaric acid, 526-99-8, Saccharolactic acid, Galactosaccharic acid, (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid, Schleimsaure, meso-galactaric acid, Schleimsaure [German], Galactarsaeure, Galaktarsaeure, Mucinsaeure, Schleimsaeure, acido mucico, (2S,3R,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid, acido galactarico, E149J5OTIF, MUCILIANCE, DTXSID7048740, CHEBI:30852, ORISTAR MCA, HSDB 2116, NSC 8127, EINECS 208-404-0, 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid, Galactaric acid, D-, BRN 1728117, GALACTARIC ACID [MI], AI3-06294, AI3-19582, GALACTARIC ACID [HSDB], 2R,3S,4R,5S-tetrahydroxy-hexanedioic acid, DTXCID0028666, 4-03-00-01292 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), NSC-8127, SCHLEIMSAURE (GERMAN), strontium galactarate mono-hydrate, Galactaric acid, D, GALACTARIC ACID [INCI], 2,3,4,5Tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid, 208-404-0, D-Galactaric acid, galactarate, D-galactarate, MFCD00004239, Tetrahydroxyadipic acid, CAS-526-99-8, UNII-E149J5OTIF, Saccharolactate, hexaric acid, d-Zuckersaure, Galactosaccharate, (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate, D-Mucic acid, NCGC00096080-01, Mucic acid, 97%, Mucic acid, 98%, Tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid, SCHEMBL5901, mucic acid (galactaric acid), CHEMBL1232958, 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyadipic Acid, GALACTARIC ACID, (+/-)-, Tox21_113190, BDBM50346168, LMFA01170107, MSK170017, AKOS016009395, Tox21_113190_1, CS-W015126, HY-W014410, MM47012, NCGC00344532-01, AS-35302, M0466, S3964, C00879, EN300-128455, Q424916, (2S,3R,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyadipic acid, 5E407223-AAEF-4D79-BCED-63F0DECB8CE2, (R)-3-(pyrrolidin-2-ylethynyl)pyridine hemigalactarate, Tetrahydroxyadipic acid;Saccharolactic acid;Galactaric acid, GAE

Galactaric Acid is primarily used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a precursor for biodegradable polymers and chelating agents in industrial applications. Researchers also utilize it in carbohydrate metabolism studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry. Its derivatives are explored for potential use in drug delivery systems and biocompatible materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (66.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (66.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (33.3%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (66.7%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (66.7%)
• STOT SE 3 (33.3%)

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