Molecular structure of Mesaconic acid, CAS Number: 498-24-8
Mesaconic acid (CAS 498-24-8)
Alternate Names:
Methylfumaric acid
CAS Number:
498-24-8
Purity:
99%
Molecular Weight:
130.10
Molecular Formula:
C5H6O4
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Mesaconic acid indeed has a chemical formula of C5H6O4. It is a dicarboxylic acid with a molecular weight of 130.1 g/mol. Mesaconic acid is a geometric isomer of maleic acid. It is used in various industrial applications, including the production of polymers, resins, and pharmaceutical intermediates.. It serves as a metabolite in both humans and plants. Mesaconic acid is formed from fumaric acid and acts as the conjugate acid of mesaconate(2-). It plays various biological roles and is involved in metabolic processes in both human and plant organisms.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Mesaconic acid, 10 g | sc-255263 | 10 g | $115.00 | |||
Mesaconic acid, 50 g | sc-255263A | 50 g | $312.00 |