CAS No. 557-24-4
Batch:
Purity:99.93
Chemical Structure
Check the
Maleamic acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 557-24-4 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C4H5NO3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 115.09 | |
| SMILES | NC(=O)\C=C/C(O)=O |
Maleamic acid is an endogenous metabolite that serves as an intermediate in small-molecule metabolic processes, including organic acid pathways. Within these cellular metabolic networks, maleamic acid is involved in nitrogen and dicarboxylic acid metabolism, undergoing conversion to maleic acid derivatives. As a naturally occurring metabolite, maleamic acid contributes to fundamental biochemical pathways, cellular energy dynamics, and endogenous metabolic homeostasis within biological systems. [1]
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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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 |
23 mg/mL
(199.84 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | Insoluble |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
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.