Acetonedicarboxylic acid, 3-oxoglutaric acid or β-ketoglutaric acid is a simple dicarboxylic acid. Basic Info Chemical Name 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylic acid Synonyms Pentanedioic acid, 3-oxo-; 3-oxopentanedioic acid; CAS No. 542-05-2 Molecular Formula C5H6O5 Molecular Weight 146.09800 PSA 91.67000 LogP -0.49510 Properties Appearance & Physical State white to yellowish powder Density 1.499 g/cm3 Boiling Point 408.4ºC at 760 mmHg Melting Point 133ºC Flash Point 214.9ºC Water Solubility soluble Storage Condition 2-8ºC |