579-94-2

Basic information

• Product Name: menglytate
• Synonyms: menglytate;Menthyl ethoxyacetate;Ethoxyacetic acid p-menth-3-yl ester;[(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl] 2-ethoxyacetate;[(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-yl-cyclohexyl] 2-ethoxyethanoate;2-ethoxyacetic acid [(1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexyl] ester
• CAS NO: 579-94-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 242.35
• EINECS: 209-448-3
• Mol File: 579-94-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 345.18°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 129.1°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.9545
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000444mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.4410 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: menglytate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: menglytate(579-94-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: menglytate(579-94-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 579-94-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Menglytate is a chemical compound belonging to the class of carboxylic acids that is commonly used as a chelating agent in the field of medicine. Its chemical structure consists of four carboxylic acid groups attached to a central carbon atom, allowing it to effectively bind to metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. This characteristic makes menglytate useful in the treatment of metal poisoning and as a diagnostic agent for certain medical conditions. It has also been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Additionally, menglytate is known to be relatively non-toxic and has a low likelihood of causing adverse effects when used in therapeutic applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C14H26O3/c1-5-16-9-14(15)17-13-8-11(4)6-7-12(13)10(2)3/h10-13H,5-9H2,1-4H3/t11-,12+,13-/m1/s1

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