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(2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid

Also known as: L-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid, (2S)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid, (S)-2-Hydroxyglutaric acid, (S)-alpha-Hydroxyglutaric acid, L-alpha-Hydroxyglutaric acid, L-2-Hydroxyglutarate, Pentanedioic acid,2-hydroxy-, (2S)-

(2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid (CAS 13095-48-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O5 and a molecular weight of 148.11400 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 394.2ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.508g/cm3 and a flash point of 206.4ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
13095-48-2
Jingsj CID
J-1958762-3
Molecular Formula
C5H8O5
Molecular Weight
148.11400 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point394.2ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.508g/cm3
Flash Point206.4ºC
Exact Mass148.03700
PSA94.83000
Vapor Pressure7.55E-08mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.519

Activity & Biological Data

TargetHuman Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information[1]. Shim EH, et al. L-2-Hydroxyglutarate: an epigenetic modifier and putative oncometabolite in renal cancer. Cancer Discov. 2014 Nov;4(11):1290-8.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918199090
Summary2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, 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 (2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid?

The CAS number of (2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid is 13095-48-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid?

(2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid has molecular formula C5H8O5 and molecular weight 148.11400 g/mol.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(2S)-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid (CAS 13095-48-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1958762-3 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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