| Identification | |
| Name: | Pentanoic acid,3,5-dihydroxy-3-methyl- |
| CAS: | 150-97-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H12 O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 0 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H12O4/c1-6(10,2-3-7)4-5(8)9/h7,10H,2-4H2,1H3,(H,8,9)/t6-/m1/s1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Flash Point: | 188.2°C |
| Boiling Point: | 364.1°Cat760mmHg |
| Density: | 1.263g/cm3 |
| Refractive index: | 1.499 |
| Solubility: | Very soluble in water, but also soluble in organic solvents, especially polar organic solvents. In water, 6.0X10+4 mg/L at 25 deg C (est) |
| Flash Point: | 188.2°C |
| Color: | Oily liquid |
| Usage: | Precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Occurs in equilibrium with the d-lactone |
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