Synonym(s): (±)-2-Hydroxysuccinic acid; DL-Hydroxybutanedioic acid
Empirical Formula: C4H6O5
Linear Formula: HO2CCH2CH(OH)CO2H
Formula Weight: 134.09
MDL Number: MFCD00064212
Purity: 99-100.5% (alkalimetric)
Melting Point: 129-133 °C; 131-133 °C(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1723539
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-36/39
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H302-H315-H318-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338