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1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid

Also known as: 3-Oxopentanedioic acid, 3-Oxoglutaric acid, 3-Ketoglutaric acid, Acetonedicarboxylic acid, Pentanedioic acid, 3-oxo-, 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid, 3-ketoglutaric acid, EINECS 208-797-9, MFCD00002711, b-Ketoglutaric Acid

1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid (CAS 542-05-2) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H6O5 and a molecular weight of 146.098 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 133 °C (dec.)(lit.), a boiling point of 408.4±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 214.9±21.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
542-05-2
Jingsj CID
J-32048-7
Molecular Formula
C5H6O5
Molecular Weight
146.098 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point133 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling Point408.4±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point214.9±21.1 °C
Exact Mass146.021530
PSA91.67000
LogP-1.13
Vapor Pressure0.0±2.0 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.494
Additional Propertysoluble

Activity & Biological Data

TargetHuman Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information[1]. Sevcík P, et al. Carbon dioxide evolution in a Belousov-Zhabotinsky type oscillating reaction with acetonedicarboxylic acid. J Phys Chem A. 2007 Oct 11;111(40):10050-4.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918300090
Summary2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone 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 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid?

The CAS number of 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid is 542-05-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid?

1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid has molecular formula C5H6O5 and molecular weight 146.098 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid?

For 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid, Upstream Products: Citric acid, Diethyl 1,3-acetonedicarboxylate, Water; Downstream Products: Diethyl 3-hydroxyglutarate, (1R,3s,5S)-3-(3-Isopropyl-5-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, 9-Azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3-one.

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