CAS No. 884-33-3
Batch:
Purity:99.93
Chemical Structure
Check the
DL-Benzylsuccinic acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | 2-benzylbutanedioic acid | |
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| CAS Number | 884-33-3 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C11H12O4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 208.21 | |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O | |
| InChIKey | GTOFKXZQQDSVFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
DL-Benzylsuccinic acid is a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite and essential intermediate in anaerobic hydrocarbon degradation pathways. In anaerobic bacteria, it is generated via the addition of toluene to fumarate catalyzed by benzylsuccinate synthase. Further enzymatic oxidation converts benzylsuccinic acid into benzoyl-CoA, supporting bacterial metabolic flux, cellular energy production, and the environmental bioremediation of aromatic pollutants under anoxic conditions. [1]
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Concentration
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1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
41 mg/mL
(196.91 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.