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METHANEDICARBOXYLIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C3H4O4
formula, see observation
141-82-2
CAS number
DEF

A crystalline dicarboxylic acid ... obtained by oxidation of malic acid but usually made by hydrolysis of cyanoacetic acid and used especially in the form of its diethyl ester in organic synthesis (as of barbiturates and vitamins of the B complex).

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H4O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H4O4
formula, see observation
141-82-2
CAS number
DEF

Acide organique que l'on isole des betteraves et qui sert à la synthèse des barbituriques.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H4O4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H4O4
formula, see observation
141-82-2
CAS number
OBS

Cristales blancos solubles en agua, alcohol y éter. Muy tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C3H4O4

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