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Technical Data Sheet Pimelic acid
Compound Information
Product Name:
Pimelic acid
CAS No.:
111-16-0
Molecular Formula:
C7H12O4
Molecular Weight:
160.17
Storage:
Store at RT
Revision Date:
2026-04-15
Analytical Information
| Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Description | Pimelic acid is the organic compound and its derivatives are involved in the biosynthesis of the amino acid called lysine. |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | White to slightly beige |
| PH | 3.77(1 mM solution);3.25(10 mM solution);2.74(100 mM solution) |
| Melting Point | 103-105 °C(lit.) |
| Water Content (Karl Fisher) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Purity by GC | ≥ 99% |
| Solubility | DMSO 90 mg/mL; Water 90 mg/mL |
| MS | Pass test |
| 1H NMR | Pass test |
| 13C NMR | Pass test |
| IR | Pass test |
| Raman | Pass test |
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