Meconic Acid

Name: Meconic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-052091

About Meconic Acid

Listed under CAS 497-59-6, Meconic Acid is an oxygen heterocycle available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C7H4O7 and its molecular weight is 200.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 3-hydroxy-4-oxopyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid. Alternative names: Poppy acid and 3-hydroxy-4-oxo-pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Meconic Acid in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Meconic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-052091
CAS Number	497-59-6
IUPAC name	3-hydroxy-4-oxopyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₄O₇
Molecular weight	200.1 g/mol
Exact mass	199.9957
InChIKey	ZEGRKMXCOCRTCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(OC(=C(C1=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	10347

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 7
TPSA	121 Å²
Synonyms	Poppy acid, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo-pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, oxychelidonic acid, 3-Hydroxy-4-oxo-1,4-pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, Opium acid, 4H-Pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo-, 4H-Pyran-2, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo-, 3-hydroxy-4-pyrone-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, h-Pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo-

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Meconic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Meconic Acid is 497-59-6. It is also known as Poppy acid, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo-pyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, oxychelidonic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Meconic Acid?

Meconic Acid has the molecular formula C7H4O7 and a molecular weight of 200.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxy-4-oxopyran-2,6-dicarboxylic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Meconic Acid can I order?

We supply Meconic Acid, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Meconic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Meconic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Meconic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Meconic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.