Basic information
- Name:
Pimelic acid
- CAS No.:
111-16-0
- Molecular Structure:
- Formula:
- C7H12O4
- Molecular Weight:
- 160.19
- Synonyms:
- Pimelicacid (8CI);1,5-Pentanedicarboxylic acid;1,7-Heptanedioic acid;NSC 30112;Pileric acid;Heptanedioic Acid;
- EINECS:
- 203-840-8
- Density:
- 1.201 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 103-105 °C(lit.)
- Boiling Point:
- 212 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
- Flash Point:
- 181.9 °C
- Solubility:
- ethanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear to very faintly hazy
- Appearance:
- white crystal or crystal powder
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 26-36 Details
Famous Chemical Enterprises
-
Livzon -
Total -
Shell -
Dupont -
Exxonmobil -
Akzonobel -
Basf -
Bayer -
BP
Please post your buying leads,so that our qualified suppliers will soon
contact you!
*Required Fields
Chemistry
Product Name: Pimelic acid (CAS NO.111-16-0)
Molecular Formula: C7H12O4
Molecular Weight: 160.17
EINECS: 203-840-8
Melting point: 103-105 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 212 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
Density: 1.329 g/cm3
Flash point: 212°C/10mm
Solubility: ethanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear to very faintly hazy
Water Solubility: 25 g/L (13 °C)
Merck: 14,7431
BRN: 1210024
Index of Refraction: 1.476
Molar Refractivity: 37.6 cm3
Molar Volume: 133.3 cm3
Surface Tension: 49.8 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 65.77 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 5.92E-06 mmHg at 25°C
XLogP3-AA: 0.5
H-Bond Donor: 2
H-Bond Acceptor: 4
Structure Descriptors of Pimelic acid (CAS NO.111-16-0):
IUPAC Name: heptanedioic acid
Canonical SMILES: C(CCC(=O)O)CCC(=O)O
InChI: InChI=1S/C7H12O4/c8-6(9)4-2-1-3-5-7(10)11/h1-5H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)
InChIKey: WLJVNTCWHIRURA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Product Categories: Miscellaneous Natural Products; BUILDING BLOCKS; alpha,omega-Alkanedicarboxylic Acids; alpha,omega-Bifunctional Alkanes; Monofunctional & alpha,omega-Bifunctional Alkanes
Uses
Pimelic acid (CAS NO.111-16-0) is generally used in biochemical research, for the preparation of polymers,and can be used as raw material for plasticizers.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | orl-rat LD50:7000 mg/kg | 34ZIAG Toxicology of Drugs and Chemicals Deichmann, W.B.,New York, NY.: Academic Press, Inc.,1969,477. | ||
| 2. | orl-mus LD50:4800 mg/kg | BIJOAK Biochemical Journal. 34 (1940),1196. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Safety Information of Pimelic acid (CAS NO.111-16-0):
Hazard Codes: Xi 
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK Germany: 2
Hazard Note: Irritant
HS Code: 29171990
Specification
Pimelic acid (CAS NO.111-16-0) is one methylene longer than a related dicarboxylic acid, adipic acid, a precursor to many polyesters and polyamides. It has some synonyms like 1,5-Pentanedicarboxylic acid ; Heptanedioic acid ; Pentane-1,5-dicarboxylic acid ; Heptanedioic-2,2,6,6-d4 acid (Pimelic acid) ; 6-Carboxyhexanoate ,and so on.