Pimelic Acid
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| Formula | C7H12O4 |
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| Molar mass | 160. 17 g/mol |
| Density | 1. 28 g/cm³ |
| ChemSpider ID | 376 |
| PubChem CID | 385 |
| Melting point | 103 to 105 °C (217 to 221 °F; 376 to 378 K) |
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| ID | 2275248 |
About Pimelic Acid
Pimelic acid is the organic compound with the formula HO₂C(CH₂)₅CO₂H. Derivatives of pimelic acid are involved in the biosynthesis of the amino acid called lysine. Pimelic acid is one CH ₂ unit longer than a related dicarboxylic acid, adipic acid, a precursor to many polyesters and polyamides.
