Synonyms: Formylformic acid; Oxoethanoic acid
CAS Number: 563-96-2
Formula: C2H2O3 · H2O
Formula Weight: 92.05
Linear Formula: HCOCO2H · H2O
MDL No.: MFCD00149497
Purity: 0.98
Boiling Point: 100 C(lit.)
Melting Point: 49-52 C (lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 969535
EC Number: 206-058-5
UNSPSC Code: 12352100
Application: Employed in the synthesis of a sulfinylmaleate, which serves as an efficient dienophile for enantioselective Diels-Alder cycloadditions. Undergoes Friedel-Crafts and cyclocondensation reactions to form bis(pentamethylphenyl)acetic acid and a β-carboline, respectively.
Other Notes: Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. G10601.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 1
Flash Point(F): 230 F
Flash Point(C): 110 C
R Codes: 41-43
S Codes: 26-36/37/39
IOD Codes: Xi
Symbol: GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H317-H318
Precautionary statements: P280-P305 + P351 + P338