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2-benzylidenesuccinic acid

Also known as: (2E)-2-benzylidenebutanedioic acid, (E)-2-benzylidenesuccinic acid, 2-(phenylmethylene)butanedioic acid, 2-(phenylmethylidene)butanedioic acid, benzylidene succinic acid, trans-phenylitaconic acid, 3-Phenyl-2-propene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, 2-Carboxymethyl-3-phenylpropenoic acid

2-benzylidenesuccinic acid (CAS 5653-88-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H10O4 and a molecular weight of 206.19500 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 420.2ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.352 and a flash point of 222.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
5653-88-3
Jingsj CID
J-1419602-2
Molecular Formula
C11H10O4
Molecular Weight
206.19500 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point420.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.352
Flash Point222.1ºC
Exact Mass206.05800
PSA74.60000
LogP1.62930
Refractive Index1.631

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2917399090
Summary2917399090 aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-benzylidenesuccinic acid?

The CAS number of 2-benzylidenesuccinic acid is 5653-88-3.

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

2-benzylidenesuccinic acid has molecular formula C11H10O4 and molecular weight 206.19500 g/mol.

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

For 2-benzylidenesuccinic acid, Upstream Products: Dimethyl succinate, Diethyl succinate, Benzaldehyde; Downstream Products: 2-Benzylsuccinic acid, (S)-2-Benzylsuccinic acid, (R)-2-Benzylsuccinic acid.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "2-benzylidenesuccinic acid (CAS 5653-88-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1419602-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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