Basic information
- Name:
Butanedioic acid,2-methyl-, (2S)-
- Superlist Name:
- (S)-(-)-Methylsuccinic acid
- CAS No.:
2174-58-5
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C5H8O4
- Molecular Weight:
- 132.11
- Synonyms:
- (-)-2-Methylsuccinic acid;(-)-Methylsuccinic acid;Succinic acid,methyl-, (S)-(-)- (8CI);(-)-(2S)-Methylbutanedioic acid;(-)-a-Methylsuccinic acid;(2S)-Methylbutanedioic acid;(S)-(-)-2-Methylsuccinic acid;(S)-2-Methylsuccinic acid;(S)-Methylsuccinicacid;(S)-a-Methylsuccinic acid;l-Methylsuccinic acid;(-)-(S)-a-Methylsuccinic acid;Butanedioicacid, methyl-, (2S)- (9CI);Butanedioic acid, methyl-, (S)-;
- Density:
- 1.311 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 110-115 °C(lit.)
- Boiling Point:
- 236.5 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 111.1 °C
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 26-36 Details
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Chemistry
Molecular Structure of (S)-(-)-Methylsuccinic acid (2174-58-5):

Systematic Name: (2S)-2-methylbutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula: C5H8O4
Molecular Weight: 132.1146
H bond acceptors: 4
H bond donors: 2
Freely Rotating Bonds: 3
Index of Refraction: 1.474
Molar Refractivity: 28.3 cm3
Molar Volume: 100.6 cm3
Surface Tension: 53.2 dyne/cm
Density: 1.311 g/cm3
Melting Point: 110-115 °C(lit.)
Flash Point: 111.1 °C
Boiling Point: 236.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 52.13 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 0.0162 mmHg at 25 °C
Water Solubility: 4.342e+005 mg/L at 25 °C
Alpha: -8 º (c=5, H2O), -15.5 ° (C=2, EtOH)
Safety Profile
Safety Information of (S)-(-)-Methylsuccinic acid (2174-58-5):
Hazard Codes: Xi ![]()
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements: 26-36
26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36: Wear suitable protective clothing
WGK Germany: 3
Specification
(S)-(-)-Methylsuccinic acid (2174-58-5) is a chiral carboxylic acid used in organic synthesis. It is also known as (S)-2-methylsuccinicacid ; (S)2-methylsuccinicacid ; (S)-(-)-methylsuccinic acid ; (S)-(-)-pyrotartaric acid ; (S)-(-)-methylsuccinicacid-(-)- ; (S)-(-)-methylsuccinic acid 98+% ; (2S)-2-methylbutanedioic acid .

