Melting point :253 °C (dec.)(lit.)
solubility :H₂O: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form :Powder
color :White
optical activity :[α]20/D +24°, c = 3 in H2O
Water Solubility :Soluble in water.
Merck :14,8589
BRN :6099125
Stability :Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI :1S/C4H6O6.Na/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10;/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1/t1-,2-;/m1./s1
InChIKey :NKAAEMMYHLFEFN-ZVGUSBNCSA-M
SMILES :[Na+].O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C([O-])=O)C(O)=O
LogP :-1.426 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference :526-94-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System :Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, monosodium salt (526-94-3)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity,oral Category 4 Warning P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, P501 H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning
Precautionary statements:	P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.