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2-methylidenepentanedioic acid

Also known as: 2-Methyleneglutaric acid, 2-Methylene glutaric acid, 2-Methyleneglutarate, Pentanedioic acid, 2-methylene-, Pentanedioic acid,2-methylene-, 2-methyl ene-pentanedioic acid, 2-METHYLENE-PENTANEDIOIC ACID, 1-Butene-2,4-dicarboxylic acid, alpha-methylene glutarate, methyleneglutaric acid, NSC-21369, RARECHEM AL BO 0087

2-methylidenepentanedioic acid (CAS 3621-79-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H8O4 and a molecular weight of 144.12500 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 387.3ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.29g/cm3 and a flash point of 202.2ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
3621-79-2
Jingsj CID
J-1161720-2
Molecular Formula
C6H8O4
Molecular Weight
144.12500 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point387.3ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.29g/cm3
Flash Point202.2ºC
Exact Mass144.04200
PSA74.60000
LogP0.49200
Refractive Index1.494

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2917190090
Summary2917190090 acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-methylidenepentanedioic acid?

The CAS number of 2-methylidenepentanedioic acid is 3621-79-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-methylidenepentanedioic acid?

2-methylidenepentanedioic acid has molecular formula C6H8O4 and molecular weight 144.12500 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-methylidenepentanedioic acid?

For 2-methylidenepentanedioic acid, Upstream Products: Dimethyl 2-methylenepentanedioate, Formaldehyde, Diethyl malonate; Downstream Products: 2-Methylglutaric acid, Succinic acid.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "2-methylidenepentanedioic acid (CAS 3621-79-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1161720-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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