| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 Mesaconic acid
 |  | [CAS] 
 498-24-8
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 (e)-2-methyl-2-butenedioic acid
 MESACONIC ACID
 METHYLFUMARIC ACID
 trans-Methylbutenedioic acid
 (2E)-2-Methyl-2-butenedioic acid
 2-Methylfumaric acid
 Butenedioic acid, methyl-, (E)-
 Fumaric acid, methyl-
 Kyselina mesakonova
 kyselinamesakonova
 Mesaconate
 methyl-fumaricaci
 trans-1-Propene-1,2-Dicarboxylic acid
 trans-1-propene-1,2-dicarboxylicacid
 trans-2-Methyl-2-Butenedioic acid
 trans-2-methyl-2-butenedioicacid
 MESACONIC ACID 99%
 (E)-2-methylbut-2-enedioic acid
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 207-859-2
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C5H6O4
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00002653
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 130.1
 |  | [MOL File] 
 498-24-8.mol
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [RTECS ] 
 OX5075000
 
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Uses] 
 Mesaconic acid is used in electropolishing stainless
steel and as a laminant for polyethylene.
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: A dicarboxylic acid consisting of fumaric acid having a methyl substituent at the 2-position.
 |  | [IC 50] 
 Human Endogenous Metabolite
 |  | [Purification Methods] 
 Crystallise it from H2O or EtOH [Katakis et al. J Chem Soc, Dalton Trans 1491 1986]. [Beilstein 2 IV 2231.]
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