Acetonedicarboxylic acid (CAS No: 542-05-2) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Atropine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Metronidazole Impurity 22, 3-Ketoglutaric Acid
CAS No: 542-05-2
PubChem CID: 68328
Mol Formula: C5H6O5
Mol Weight: 146.10 g/mol
Used in API: Atropine
IUPAC Name: 3-oxopentanedioic acid
API Intermediate Description: Methyl α-hydroxy-α-(2-thienyl)-2-thiopheneacetate is a thiophene-containing ester in which the α-carbon bears both a hydroxyl group and a 2-thienyl substituent, while the carboxyl group is esterified as a methyl ester.
